Manager - Planning

Technip Energies; Dahej; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Technip Energies in India is seeking an experienced Project Planner to develop and manage schedules for modular fabrication yards, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget. The role requires strong planning, coordination, and knowledge of pressure vessels and heat exchangers, with hands-on experience in Primavera P6 and MS Office.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, review technical drawings, and support schedule recovery and cost control to

Qualifications

• B. Tech / Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8-15 years of planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, heaters, and related fabrication.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Develop time schedules and execution plans for modular yard activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly look-ahead schedules for effective execution control.
• Update schedules based on progress and changing project conditions.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support estimation of material quantities, manhours, and planning inputs based on drawings.

Skills

Project planning

Coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

About us:

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.
Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

Job Purpose:

The role is responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules and execution plans for modular manufacturing yard activities, ensuring project milestones are achieved on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have strong planning and coordination skills, experience in fabrication / modular manufacturing environments, and good knowledge of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, heaters, and related fabricated equipment.

Job Role:

Project Planning and Scheduling

• Understand project specifications and develop time schedules and execution plans accordingly.
• Prepare detailed planning schedules for fabrication, assembly, testing, dispatch, and related yard activities.
• Develop and maintain baseline schedules in line with contractual requirements and project milestones.
• Prepare weekly and monthly look-ahead schedules for effective execution control.
• Update schedules based on actual progress and changing project conditions.

Progress Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor and track project progress against baseline schedules.
• Collect progress data from production, engineering, procurement, quality, and logistics teams.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports and planning dashboards.
• Identify delays, bottlenecks, and critical path activities, and highlight them to management.
• Support forecast completion date reporting and schedule recovery planning.

Coordination and Team Interaction

• Communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, and project team members.
• Attend and schedule project review meetings as required.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
• Delegate planning-related tasks where needed and ensure timely feedback and follow-up.

Contract and Commercial Support

• Understand and ensure compliance with contract requirements and project obligations.
• Support estimation of material quantities, manhours, and planning inputs based on technical drawings.
• Assist in analyzing project budgets, resource requirements, and schedule impacts.
• Negotiate with vendors and contractors, where applicable, to secure best value and project alignment.

Technical Review and Analysis

• Analyze technical drawings and project documentation to support planning and execution.
• Provide material and cost estimates based on engineering and fabrication requirements.
• Observe existing processes, review team performance, and identify areas for improvement.
• Support efficient workflow planning for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, heaters, and other modular equipment.

Time, Cost, and Resource Control

• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor resource deployment and support optimization of manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Highlight constraints that may affect delivery timelines or cost performance.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions for deviations from planned targets.

Starting

Date: August 2026

About you:

We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

• B. Tech / Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8-15 years of experience in planning or related field.
• Good knowledge of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, heaters, and related fabrication items
• Strong understanding of planning requirements in a modular fabrication / manufacturing yard environment
• Proficiency in MS Office & Primavera (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to modular fabrication yard operations
• Experience in fabrication projects
• Knowledge of project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Understanding of fabrication sequence, material flow, and dispatch planning
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project documents

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong ownership and accountability
• Problem-solving mindset
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented and proactive approach
• Ability to handle pressure and meet project deadlines

Your career with us:

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development