Project Manager - Piping in Bridgwater

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed project execution plans, construction schedules, and work methodologies for piping works.
• Plan manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources to meet project milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure constructability and timely availability of drawings and materials.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress and take corrective actions to address delays or deviations.

Construction Management

• Manage all site piping activities including fabrication, erection, welding, NDT, pressure testing, flushing, reinstatement, and mechanical completion.
• Ensure proper implementation of construction procedures, method statements, and work permits.
• Supervise and guide construction managers, supervisors, engineers, and foremen.
• Interface with other disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation) to ensure integrated execution.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and project-specific safety plans.
• Promote a strong safety culture through toolbox talks, safety meetings, and audits.
• Ensure all piping activities comply with risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSA), and permit-to-work systems.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Ensure compliance with applicable piping codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ANSI, API, ISO).
• Oversee QA/QC activities including material traceability, welding qualifications, inspection, and testing.
• Review and approve inspection and test plans (ITPs) and ensure timely client and third-party inspections.
• Ensure proper documentation for mechanical completion and handover.

Cost Control & Budget Management

• Manage project budgets related to piping construction works.
• Track costs, productivity, and resource utilization; identify cost overruns and implement corrective actions.
• Review and approve variations, claims, and change orders related to piping scope.
• Support commercial teams with progress measurement and invoicing.

Stakeholder & Client Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors on piping construction matters.
• Conduct regular progress meetings and prepare detailed reports on schedule, cost, quality, and safety.
• Resolve technical, commercial, and execution issues in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Identify construction risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and resources while minimizing impact on project objectives.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Closeout & Handover

• Lead piping mechanical completion, system walkdowns, punch list clearance, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Ensure as-built documentation, test packs, and handover dossiers are complete and approved.
• Support commissioning and startup teams as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience in piping construction, with at least 5 years in a project management or senior construction role.
• Strong knowledge of piping construction practices, welding, inspection, and international codes and standards.
• Proven experience managing large multidisciplinary construction teams and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and construction reporting systems.

This role is critical to ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery of piping construction projects from mobilization through final handover.