Lead Project Planning

Job description

Role & Responsibilities: : • Master Scheduling & Planning: Develop and maintain integrated, multi-phase master schedules using software like Primavera P6 or MS Project. Establish Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Critical Path Method (CPM) networks • Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Develop Project Progress Measurement Systems (PPMS) and prepare weekly/monthly management information system (MIS) reports using performance metrics and S-curves. • Resource Optimization: Assess and monitor manpower and equipment mobilization plans against project forecasts to prevent bottlenecks. • Risk Management & Mitigation: Conduct "What-If" scenarios, identify potential schedule slippages early, and develop recovery plans to keep projects on track. • Contractual & Claim Support: Analyze delays, support time impact analysis (TIA) for variations, and assist project managers in drafting extension of time (EOT) claims • Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the central point of contact between engineering, procurement, construction teams, subcontractors, and the client Preferred candidate profile • Education: Bachelors degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (must be full time/regular course) from UGC/AICTE approved Universities/Institutions. • Experience: Typically 15 to 20 years of progressive project planning and controls experience within large-scale EPC or infrastructure sectors. Industrial project exposure will be added advantage. • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Earned Value Management (EVM). Understanding of FIDIC or equivalent international construction contracts is a plus. • Soft Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, leadership in managing cross-functional planning teams, and critical problem-solving skills. • Industry/sector (Oil & Gas, Solar, Power, Manufacturing facilities like Automobile plant, or any other industrial project )