Project Planning and Controls Specialist

3 days ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Proterial Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0112785

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Understand and apply project planning and execution practices in accordance with best market practices for Project Management.

How you'll make an impact:

  • You will be Lead planning, scheduling, and control activities in support of Project Managers, including tender and execution phases.
  • You will develop and maintain integrated, resource-loaded schedules and man-hour budgets for accurate cost and progress forecasting.
  • You will monitor project progress against baseline; analyse deviations, assess impacts of changes, and recommend corrective actions.
  • You will ensure adherence to critical path methodology, Six Sigma standards, and compliance with internal/external guidelines.
  • You will coordinate cross-functional activities to meet project goals within budget and timelines; conduct site visits to verify progress and identify risks, collaborate with teams to develop recovery plans, update schedules and budgets, and resolve delays through innovative solutions.
  • You will escalate scheduling issues to LPG Lead Planner, Portfolio Leader, or Project Controls Manager, and provide resource optimization inputs.
  • You will issue regular progress reports, schedule updates, and productivity metrics to stakeholders.
  • You should effectively manage cross-functional interactions and confidently negotiate timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with project realities while maintaining collaboration and professionalism.
  • You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

  • You hold a bachelor's degree in electrical background and proficient in project planning, control and reporting.
  • Should have 7 to 10 years professional work experience in project management domain. Planning experience in EPC projects with electrical scope of works are preferred.
  • Experience working with project management plans (PMP), specifications and estimates (PS&E).
  • Proven ability to manage larger, complex and tendering projects independently, with strong planning and execution skills.
  • Ability to develop, maintain and update detailed schedules, ensure adherence to quality standards, create reports and provide analysis using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
  • Capability to work from offshore. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions.
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
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