Project Controls Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru is seeking a Project Controls professional with 3+ years in renewable energy or similar industries to support early-stage planning, schedule development, and cost-loaded project schedules using SAP S/4HANA and MS Excel.

You will work with multiple stakeholders, perform EVM-like risk weighting, monitor budgets, and ensure schedule integrity across master/subproject relationships, applying PERT and CPM methods.

Qualifications

• Desirable solar project development or construction experience.
• Proficiency in invoices and purchase orders data accuracy for cost control.
• Collaborative work with multiple stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure timely invoice processing.
• Data capture and processing proficiency.
• Excel proficiency for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support early-stage project planning requests from diverse stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain time-phased budgets and cost-loaded schedules.
• Apply PERT and CPM techniques in schedule analysis.
• Manage Master/Subproject relationships and schedule links.
• Conduct schedule risk weighting and performance analysis.
• Communicate findings and discrepancies to line management and stakeholders.
• Interact across time zones with cross-functional teams.
• Understand renewables project controls and construction processes.

Skills

Solar project development

Invoice processing

Data capture & processing

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Business or related

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MS Project

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Schedule Controls: Supporting early-stage planning requests from various stakeholder groups.


• Development and maintenance of resource & cost loaded project schedules from standardized templates.


• Proficient employment of PERT method.


• Proficient employment of Critical Path Method.


• Utilization of Master/Subproject relationships.


• Skilled application of PERT method.


• Global resource pool management.


• Risk weighting of project schedule.


• Adoption of project scheduling best practices.


• Schedule performance analysis.


• Forensic schedule analysis.


• Project Financial Controls: Develop and maintain project time-phased budget forecasts.


• Project budget and contingency analysis.


• Project contingency management.


• Monitor, analyze and validate potential change orders.


• Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and development of S-Curves.


• Manage, implement and refine Project Management tools such as S&U’s and Project Schedules (MS-Project or equivalent) and CAPEX reporting.


• Expect person in this role to communicate findings, discrepancies, risks, etc to line manager and key stakeholders.


• Candidate will have the ability to interact with multiple stakeholders and resolve discrepancies on schedule and budget.


• Needs prior experience in the business as it relates to project cycles and construction process.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

KNOWLEDGE

• It is desirable to have experience in solar project development and/or construction.


• Detail-oriented individual who proactively identifies, investigates, and resolves discrepancies related to invoices and purchase orders to maintain data accuracy and ensure smooth project cost control.


• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across functions to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring timely processing of invoices for payment runs.


• Efficient at data capture and processing.


• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA system for invoice processing.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Personal qualities

• Highly capable of working constructively and maintaining good relationships with internal stakeholders.


• Strong work ethic, self-starter, can-do attitude.


• Highly process and detail oriented.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.


• Good IT and time management skills. Ability to work across time zones.

Relevant Experience Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in project controls, preferably within the renewable energy sector.


• Proficiency in project management software and tools for scheduling, cost control, and risk management.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data effectively.


• Experience in implementing and managing project control systems for large-scale renewable energy.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.


• Understanding of industry-specific regulations, standards, and best practices in renewables sector.