Chief Planner

The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading project planning and control functions across multiple EPC projects.

• Scheduling:
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for EPC/Infrastructure projects.
  • Establish project baselines, monitor deviations, and ensure timely corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and execution teams for integrated planning.
• Monitoring & Control:
  • Implement project monitoring systems, dashboards, and progress reports.
  • Track KPIs such as cost, time, productivity, and resource utilization.
  • Highlight delays, risks, and bottlenecks to management with mitigation plans.
• Leadership & Coordination:
  • Lead and mentor the central planning team as well as site-based planners.
  • Standardize planning processes, templates, and best practices across projects.
  • Collaborate with finance, contracts, and execution teams for alignment of schedules with cash flow, billing, and milestones.
• Strategic Support:
  • Support management in tender planning, bid schedules, and resource forecasting.
  • Provide planning inputs for risk management, claim preparation, and project recovery plans.
  • Ensure alignment of project schedules with contractual obligations and client requirements.

Requirements:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation preferred).
• 15+ years of project planning experience in EPC/Infrastructure/Water & Wastewater industry.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 (mandatory) and MS Project.
• Proven track record of leading planning teams for multi-location, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Exposure to contract management, claims, and project controls will be an added advantage.

Key Skills:

• Excellent Primavera (P6) and scheduling skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management ability.
• Leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.