project planning engineer.

The Project Planning Engineer will be responsible for preparing and monitoring project schedules, resource plans, and execution strategies across  turnkey projects. The role involves close coordination with project managers, design teams, procurement, and site execution teams to ensure on-time and cost-effective delivery.
Key Responsibilities
•Develop project schedules using MS Project / Primavera for all project phases.
•Break down work into WBS (Work Breakdown Structures) and track progress.
•Align schedules with client requirements, engineering deliverables, and procurement timelines.
•Track project progress against baseline and report deviations.•Monitor key metrics like man-hours, productivity, and cost performance.
•Support project managers in preparing catch-up plans to mitigate delays.
•Collaborate with design engineers, procurement, QA/QC, and execution teams for inputs.
•Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and progress trackers for management and clients.
•Facilitate periodic project review meetings and maintain follow-up trackers.
•Identify critical paths, risks, and bottlenecks in schedules.
•Support in planning resource allocation (manpower, equipment, material).
•Propose solutions for resource optimization and time efficiency.
•Maintain updated schedules, records of project changes, and progress logs.
•Provide planning support during client progress review meetings.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
•Accuracy of baseline schedules and timely updates.
•% of milestones achieved on time vs planned.
•Quality and timeliness of MIS and progress reporting.
•Effective identification and escalation of risks.
•Reduction in delays and cost overruns.
•Contribution to resource optimization and productivity improvement.
Education & Qualifications
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering discipline. • 2–6 years of experience in project planning/scheduling (preferably EPC or piping/infrastructure projects). • Proficiency in Primavera P6 / MS Project and MS Excel (mandatory). • Knowledge of industrial piping, ETP projects, and renewable/solar projects preferred. • Strong analytical and communication skills.
Reporting Hierarchy
• Reports To: Head – Projects / Project Manager. • Works With: Design Engineers, QA/QC Engineers, Procurement, Site Execution Teams. • Supervises: Planning Assistants / Data Analysts (if applicable).
Why ?
•Opportunity to be part of nation-building renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
•Gain experience in large turnkey project planning with top industry clients.•Thrive in a growth-focused, innovation-driven work culture.
•Benefit from performance-linked incentives (PLI) and long-term career development

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