About the role
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Project Planning & Control Engineer to manage, monitor, and control project execution across EPC projects in the Chemical, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Agrochemical sectors. The role involves end-to-end project planning from project initiation through closure—ensuring adherence to timelines, cost, and scope.
Experience Required:
- 14 to 16 years of experience in EPC project planning
- Prior exposure to Chemical / Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Agrochemical projects is essential
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain project schedules at all levels, including detailed planning, critical path identification, and float analysis
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and management presentations
- Generate project performance indices and S-curves for tracking progress and productivity
- Monitor and report project costs, forecasts, and cash flows
- Manage and track change requests and their impact on schedule and cost
- Identify and continuously monitor critical activities, highlighting risks to stakeholders
- Ensure accurate progress measurement and reporting aligned with project execution
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, schedule, and risk control
Required Skills & Competencies:
- Proficiency in Primavera (P6) and/or MS Project
- Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems
- Strong understanding of end-to-end EPC project lifecycle
- Expertise in planning, scheduling, cost control, and reporting
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability
Educational Qualifications:
- B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)
- PMP certification (preferred)
Behavioral Competencies:
- Self-driven, proactive, and accountable
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Result-oriented with focus on delivery excellence
- Open mindset with knowledge-sharing attitude