Planning Engineer-C2-Planning-PMO

TATA Consulting Engineers Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer for a large-scale industrial project in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. You will develop and manage project schedules, conduct critical path analysis, monitor progress, and coordinate with multiple engineering teams to ensure on-time milestones.

Applicants should have a BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 8–12 years of relevant planning experience and hands-on Primavera P6 and MSP proficiency.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 8–12 years of relevant planning experience on large industrial projects.
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project (MSP) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 and MSP.
• Prepare baseline schedules, WBS, resource plans, and milestones.
• Track progress of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and delays.
• Prepare recovery plans to achieve targets and milestones.
• Generate progress reports, dashboards, and MIS for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project (MSP)

MS Excel

Job description

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) is the largest Indian private sector engineering and project consultancy and an emerging global leader in integrated engineering solutions. With more than 60 years of engineering excellence, TCE has a presence in over 64 countries and over 12000 completed projects, the company operates in 3 core Industry segments -Infrastructure (Water, Environment, Urban Development, Buildings, Manufacturing Facilities, Ports and Harbours, Transportation), Power (Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Renewable, Transmission and Distribution) and Resources - Hydrocarbons and Chemicals (Oil, Gas and Refineries, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Speciality Chemicals, Pulp and Paper, Cement, Food, Pharmaceuticals and Beverages, Tyre, Glass) as well as Mining and Metallurgy (Mining, Geology, Beneficiation, Steel, Non-ferrous). TCE serves domestic as well as international markets and is known for several first-of-its-kind projects offering Engineering Studies, Design Engineering Services, Project Management Consultancy Services, OPEX and IIOT across all three verticals. A part of Tata Group - India’s most respected group, TCE is a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Sons Limited Design your Future with us At TCE, you will experience a supportive environment that empowers you to excel, whether you are based in our offices or at a client site. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where every individual can thrive by contributing their unique skills and perspectives to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits packages are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families, complemented by a robust global well-being program. As a leading global infrastructure firm, we are committed to your growth and success, offering access to cutting-edge technology and impactful projects that offer flexibility and significant professional opportunities. Join us and become part of a global company that values your potential and supports your career development.

Key Responsibilities

Job Description – Planning Engineer

Position: Planning Engineer
Location: Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
Industry: Industrial Projects / Mining & Mineral Processing
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 8 to 12 Years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to support the planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control of a large-scale industrial project in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The candidate will be responsible for developing project schedules, tracking progress, identifying project risks, and ensuring timely completion of project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project (MSP).
• Prepare baseline schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), resource plans, and project milestones.
• Track engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning progress against approved schedules.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and delays.
• Prepare recovery plans and mitigation strategies to achieve project targets.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and MIS reports.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, manpower, and resource utilization.
• Coordinate with Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Project Management teams for schedule updates.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide schedule status reports to management.
• Monitor project deliverables and ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
• Maintain project documentation, planning records, and progress measurement systems.
• Mandatory hands-on experience in Primavera P6 and MS Project (MSP).
• Strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and project controls.
• Knowledge of project lifecycle management, resource planning, and progress measurement.
• Experience in critical path analysis, delay analysis, and schedule recovery planning.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, reporting tools, and project dashboards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and project execution plans.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in beneficiation plants, mining projects, steel plants, power plants, cement plants, material handling systems, or other large industrial projects.
• Exposure to PMC, EPC, or Owner's Engineer environments.
• Experience in multidisciplinary project planning and coordination.