Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title: PROJECT MANAGER 

DESIGNATION 

REPORTS TO 

LOCATION 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE 

Project Manager 

Head Pharma & Semiconductor 

Mumbai 

Full-Time 

ABOUT LISTENLIGHTS 

Listenlights is one of India's leading engineering and infrastructure organizations with over four decades of excellence in delivering mission-critical engineering solutions. We specialize in Data Centres, Critical Infrastructure, Commercial Buildings, Industrial Facilities, and Integrated MEP Services. 

Driven by engineering excellence, innovation, and operational discipline, we partner with some of the world's leading organizations to build highly resilient, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure. 

At Listenlights, our culture is guided by our SOCH Values, which define how we work and make decisions every day: 

• Safety First 
• Ownership 
• Customer Centricity 
• Humility 
• Continuous Learning & Collaboration 

We believe in creating an environment where our people take ownership, challenge conventions, and consistently deliver value to our customers. 

POSITION PURPOSE 

The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful end-to-end execution of Pharma cleanroom, MEP, process utility, and Semiconductor facility projects. The role owns the complete project lifecycle—from civil handover through engineering coordination, procurement support, construction, commissioning, qualification support, customer handover, and project close-out. 

The incumbent will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project performance across safety, quality, schedule, cost, and compliance, while ensuring seamless integration of cleanroom systems, process utilities, and base-build MEP infrastructure in highly regulated pharmaceutical and semiconductor environments. 

WHY JOIN LISTENLIGHTS? 

At Listenlights, you'll work on some of the most complex and mission-critical Data Centre projects in the region. We offer an environment that encourages innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you are passionate about delivering engineering excellence and creating lasting value for customers, this is an opportunity to be part of a team shaping the future of critical infrastructure. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Project Delivery 

• Own end-to-end execution of Pharma cleanroom, Semiconductor, and MEP projects from site handover through commissioning and project close-out. 
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards. 

2. Cleanroom Execution 

• Lead execution of cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical cleanrooms (Grade A–D / ISO Class 3–8) and semiconductor cleanroom facilities. 
• Ensure successful installation, commissioning, qualification support, and regulatory handover. 

3. Process Utility Systems 

• Manage complete execution of process utility systems including PW, WFI, Pure Steam, CDA, PCW, specialty gases, vacuum systems and utility piping. 
• Ensure compliance with ASME BPE, GMP, and SEMI standards. 

4. MEP Infrastructure Management 

• Lead execution and integration of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, BMS and ELV systems with cleanroom and process utility infrastructure. 
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering interfaces for seamless project delivery. 

5. Project Planning & Cost Control 

• Prepare and monitor project schedules using Primavera P6/MS Project. 
• Manage project budgets, BOQs, cash flow forecasts and resource planning. 
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies. 

6. Contractor & Vendor Management 

• Manage subcontractors, specialist vendors and OEMs throughout project execution. 
• Conduct technical evaluations, monitor performance and ensure contractual compliance. 

7. Validation & Regulatory Compliance 

• Coordinate DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ activities with validation teams. 
• Ensure compliance with GMP, WHO GMP, USFDA, EU GMP Annex 1, ISO 14644, ISPE and SEMI standards. 

8. Documentation & Engineering Coordination 

• Review and approve shop drawings, IFC drawings, MEP coordination drawings and as-built documentation. 
• Manage RFIs, technical submittals, change orders and project documentation. 

9. Commissioning & Project Handover 

• Lead commissioning, snag closure, qualification support, customer acceptance, DLP management and final project handover. 
• Ensure defect-free delivery and successful regulatory readiness. 

10. Stakeholder Management 

• Coordinate with Clients, PMCs, Consultants, QA teams, Regulatory Authorities and Engineering teams throughout project execution. 
• Conduct project reviews and provide timely reporting to senior management. 

11. Leadership & Governance 

• Lead multidisciplinary site teams while promoting Safety, Quality and Operational Excellence. 

Drive governance through structured reviews, reporting, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives. 

KEY DELIVERABLES 

• Successful delivery of Pharma and Semiconductor projects. 
• On-time project completion. 
• Budget and margin achievement. 
• Successful commissioning and qualification support. 
• Regulatory compliant project handover. 
• Zero critical quality deviations. 
• Strong subcontractor and stakeholder management. 
• Effective project governance and reporting. 
• High customer satisfaction. 
• Safe execution with zero major safety incidents. 

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) 

Area 

KPI 

Safety 

Zero Fatalities / Zero Major Safety Violations 

Delivery 

≥95% Project Milestones Achieved 

Schedule 

On-Time Project Completion 

Cost 

Budget Adherence & Margin Achievement 

Quality 

Zero Critical NCRs 

Commissioning 

Successful T&C and Qualification 

Customer 

Customer Satisfaction Score 

Documentation 

100% Documentation Compliance 

Risk 

Timely Closure of Critical Risks 

Project Closure 

Commercial & Technical Closure on Schedule 

EDUCATION 

Mandatory 

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering. 

Preferred Certifications 

• PMP 
• PRINCE2 
• ISPE Certifications 
• Cleanroom or Pharmaceutical Engineering Certifications 

EXPERIENCE (MANDATORY) 

• 12–15 years of Project Management experience in MEP/EPC infrastructure projects. 
• Minimum 7–8 years dedicated experience delivering Pharma Cleanroom projects. 
• Proven hands-on experience executing Process Utility systems including PW, WFI, Pure Steam, CDA, PCW and Specialty Gas systems. 
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary MEP and Cleanroom projects. 
• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project and project cost management. 
• Exposure to Semiconductor facility construction is highly preferred. 
• Strong experience managing subcontractors, consultants and customer interfaces. 

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS 

Candidates must demonstrate successful experience in: 

• End-to-end Pharma Cleanroom project execution. 

• Process Utility installation and commissioning. 

• cGMP regulated project delivery. 

• MEP system integration with Cleanroom infrastructure. 

• Project scheduling, cost control and commercial management. 

• Commissioning, qualification support and project handover. 

Technical Competencies 

Behavioural Competencies 

Pharma Cleanroom Execution 

Ownership & Accountability 

Process Utility Systems 

Leadership 

MEP Systems 

Customer Centricity 

Project Management 

Strategic Thinking 

Primavera P6 / MS Project 

Decision Making 

Cost & Commercial Management 

Collaboration 

GMP & Regulatory Compliance 

Continuous Learning 

Commissioning & Qualification 

Problem Solving 

Documentation Management 

Communication 

Semiconductor Facility Knowledge 

      Stakeholder Management 

SUCCESS MEASURES 

Within the first 12 months, the incumbent is expected to: 

• Successfully deliver assigned Pharma and Semiconductor projects in line with customer commitments. 
• Achieve project schedule, quality and profitability targets. 
• Ensure successful commissioning, qualification support and customer handover. 
• Maintain excellent safety and quality performance across all projects. 
• Build trusted relationships with clients, consultants, OEMs and subcontractors. 
• Strengthen governance through structured project reviews and risk management. 
• Drive operational excellence through effective planning, coordination and execution. 
• Ensure complete regulatory and documentation compliance across assigned projects. 

SELECTION PROCESS 

Our selection process is designed to identify professionals who possess strong technical expertise, commercial acumen, leadership capability, customer orientation, and alignment with Listenlights' SOCH Values. 

Stage 

Assessment 

Conducted By 

Stage 1 

SOCH & Culture Assessment – Evaluation of Ownership, Customer Centricity, Humility, Collaboration, communication style and organizational fit. 

Stage 2 

Technical Assessment – Assessment of Pharma Cleanrooms, Process Utilities, MEP Systems, Semiconductor facilities, project execution, commissioning, GMP compliance and engineering knowledge. 

Stage 3 

Project & Commercial Assessment – Evaluation of project planning, cost management, scheduling, contracts, subcontractor management, commercial acumen and project governance. 

Stage 4 

Behavioural Assessment (Psychometric Evaluation) – Leadership style, emotional intelligence, decision-making, resilience, collaboration and learning agility. 

Stage 5 

Behavioural & Leadership Interview (STAR Method) – Assessment of Leadership, Ownership, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Resolution, Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Innovation and SOCH Values alignment. 

Stage 6 

Executive Leadership Interview – Assessment of executive presence, business acumen, project leadership capability, customer orientation and long-term leadership potential within the Pharma & Semiconductor business.