Manager - Planning & Control

JAKSON Group; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

JAKSON Group is seeking a Manager – Schedule Monitoring (Solar Manufacturing) to oversee day-to-day tracking, updating, and reporting of the project schedule across Civil, Facility, and Equipment packages for Ingot, Wafer, and Cell manufacturing facilities. You will work under the Head – Planning & Control to ensure the master schedule reflects actual progress.

The role requires strong Primavera P6/MS Project skills, CPM knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with EPC contractors and vendors

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical or related discipline; MBA adds value.
• 9–13 years of experience in project schedule monitoring/planning for large industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project for schedule updating, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Knowledge of CPM, look-ahead scheduling, and Earned Value concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update the project schedule (Primavera P6/MS Project) on a daily/weekly basis based on site progress and inputs.
• Track progress of Civil, Structural, Facility/Utility, and Equipment Installation against the baseline schedule.
• Conduct schedule variance analysis and flag delays for corrective action.
• Coordinate with site engineers, EPC contractors, and equipment vendors for progress data and documentation.
• Prepare progress reports, S-curves, look-ahead schedules, and dashboards for management review.
• Maintain look-ahead schedules (2-4 weeks) with site execution teams.

Skills

CPM

Look-ahead scheduling

Progress tracking

Reporting & dashboards

Education

BE/B.Tech in Civil or Mechanical

MBA is a plus

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Position

Manager – Schedule Monitoring (Solar Manufacturing)

Job Requirements

Position

Manager – Schedule Monitoring (Solar Manufacturing)

Designation

Manager

Experience Required

9–13 years

Department

Project Planning & Control – Solar PV Manufacturing (Ingot, Wafer, Cell and Ancillary)

Location

[HO]

Role Overview

The Manager – Schedule Monitoring will be responsible for day-to-day tracking, updating, and reporting of the project schedule across Civil, Facility, Process Equipment, and EPC packages for the Ingot, Wafer and Cell manufacturing facility. Working under the Head – Planning & Control, the role focuses on ground-level progress capture, schedule variance analysis, and timely escalation of delays, ensuring the master schedule remains a reliable, up-to-date reflection of actual site and vendor progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and update the project schedule (Primavera P6/MS Project) on a daily/weekly basis based on site progress and contractor/vendor inputs.
• Track physical progress of Civil, Structural, Facility/Utility, and Equipment Installation activities against the approved baseline schedule.
• Conduct schedule variance analysis – identify delays, slippages, and near-critical activities, and flag them to the Head – Planning & Control for corrective action.
• Coordinate with site engineers, EPC contractors, and equipment vendors to collect accurate, timely progress data and supporting documentation.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly progress reports, S-curves, look-ahead schedules, and progress dashboards for management review.
• Maintain look-ahead schedules (2-week/4-week) in coordination with site execution teams to ensure short-term planning aligns with the master schedule.
• Support critical-path monitoring and highlight activities at risk of impacting overall project completion dates.
• Track and update manpower and resource deployment data against planned resource-loading curves.
• Assist in progress measurement and validation for contractor billing/milestone certification.
• Maintain document trackers for drawings, approvals, RFIs, and change requests, ensuring linkage with schedule activities.
• Support preparation of delay-analysis reports and time-impact assessments where schedule deviations occur.
• Coordinate with Procurement to track delivery status of long-lead equipment and materials against the schedule.
• Participate in periodic project review meetings, recording action items and following up on schedule-related commitments.
• Maintain schedule archives, revision history, and baseline change logs for audit and reporting purposes.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical or related discipline, MBA will be added advantage.
• 9–13 years of experience in project schedule monitoring/planning for large industrial or infrastructure projects, preferably solar PV, semiconductor, or heavy-process manufacturing.
• Hands-on proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project for schedule updating, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of critical-path method (CPM), look-ahead scheduling, and basic Earned Value concepts.
• Experience coordinating with EPC contractors and site teams for progress data collection and validation.
• Strong MS Excel and reporting skills for dashboards, S-curves, and progress trackers.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Schedule Updating (Primavera/MSP)
• Progress Tracking & Variance Analysis
• Look-ahead & Critical-Path Monitoring
• Contractor / Vendor Coordination
• Reporting & Dashboarding
• Document & Data Tracking