Principal Project Controller

Jacobs; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs in Mumbai is seeking a seasoned Planning Specialist to monitor and coordinate construction activities on site. You will prepare Level III schedules in MS Project and review progress against the project plan, ensuring timely execution and safe practice.

With 8 to 20 years in planning and deep familiarity with Primavera, you will collaborate with the Site Manager and Contractors, generate regular progress reports, and help forecast bottlenecks to keep the programme on track.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8 to 20 years in Planning.
• Fully conversant with MS Project and Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Level III schedules for construction using MS Project/ Primavera as per client requirements.
• Review and comment/approve Level IV schedules submitted by contractors.
• Study contractor resources for adequacy to meet schedules and safe practices.
• Assist in establishing weekly/fortnightly programmes with the Contractor.
• Conduct progress review meetings and issue minutes of meeting.
• Forecast bottlenecks and advise actions to expedite progress.
• Maintain milestones and progress records for reports and closure.
• Coordinate with Projects/Engineering for IFC drawings release.
• Progress monitoring and updating schedules.
• Circulate daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.

Skills

MS Project

Primavera

Scheduling

On-site planning

Progress reporting

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Job Description

• Planning/ monitoring of all construction activities on site.
• Assist Site Manager in planning of construction activities within the time as per the Project Execution plan

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Level III schedule for construction in MS Project/ Primavera as per the requirement of client
• Review and comment/ approve the level IV schedule submitted by contractors.
• Study, assess and comment on Contractor’s resources (both Manpower and Tools/ Tackles/ Plant Machinery Resources) for adequacy of executing awarded job within Schedules and in accordance with safe practice.
• Based on given overall programme, assist in establishing weekly / fortnightly programme in agreement with Contractor.
• Conduct regular progress review meetings with Contractors at pre-determined agreed intervals to assess achieved programme vis a vis scheduled programme and prepare & issue Minutes of meeting.
• Assist in forecasting bottlenecks or any other problems, which may impede construction progress and advise persons concerned for expediting for removal of bottlenecks.
• Maintain detailed record of milestone events and construction progress to enable Construction Manager to compile/ issue periodical Progress Reports and Closure Reports on completion of Construction.
• Co-ordinate with Projects / Engineering for timely release of IFC drawings to meet the construction schedule.
• Progress Monitoring , Update schedules
• Highlight the short fall and constraints
• Generate and circulate Daily, Weekly and Monthly Progress reports
• Establish various records/ reports /site documentation to be maintained and ensure that these records are properly maintained with the help from other site staff.
• Co-ordination with Client representative in regard to updating planning inputs, etc.

Here’s what you’ll need

Qualification – Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience – 8 to 20 years in Planning. Must be fully conversant with MS Project and Primavera.

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.