Project Controls Engineer

Burns & McDonnell India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy located in Mumbai is seeking a Project Controller to manage control systems for engineering and construction activities. The role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, along with a good understanding of scheduling software like Primavera P6 and Excel. The ideal candidate will have 4-12 years of experience and will be responsible for tracking project progress and preparing detailed reports. This full-time position does not require travel.

Qualifications

• 4-12 years of relevant experience is required.
• Advanced knowledge in Excel with Power Pivot tables.
• Basic understanding of project management software.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage control systems for engineering and construction activities.
• Monitor project progress using earned value techniques.
• Prepare reports with accurate forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Multi-tasking

Education

BE/BTech (full time)

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel Power Pivot

MS Project

Power BI

Ecosys

Job description

Job Overview Successful Project Controllers display strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and written/oral communication skills. They should be detail-oriented team members who can consistently meet deadlines and possess the ability to work independently as needed. Computer, interpersonal, and customer service skills are necessary. Project Controllers must be able to multi-task and demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse workgroup of stakeholders.

Description This position manages the control systems for engineering, procurement, and construction activities within the EPC scope. The incumbent shall establish the schedule, monitor progress, analyze variances, and provide recommendations to the project team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Understand the EPC scope of work and identify the project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks and targets.
• Create a WBS structure for scheduling and progress measurement.
• Prepare an overall master schedule integrating the work breakdown structure using scheduling software (Primavera P6).
• Create resources in Primavera and load man-hours into the scheduled activities.
• Create various schedule reports and determine the appropriate reporting format.
• Analyze project control reports, present findings, and provide recommendations to the project team.
• Monitor project progress using earned value techniques.
• Track the budget and ensure it aligns with project costs.
• Be well‑versed with Ecosys or other cost management tools.
• Manage the change management system.
• Liaise with all team leaders and/or members to communicate required completion dates and serve as an interface between the functional team and project team.
• Prepare reports with accurate forecasts.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech (full time).
• Experience: 4-12 years.
• Advanced knowledge in Excel spreadsheets, including Power Pivot tables.
• Basic understanding of MSP, Primavera P6, and Power BI.
• Interest to learn and develop project controls capabilities.
• Basic understanding of OGC deliverables, engineering workflow, and OGC project controls knowledge areas.
• Good understanding of schedule activity sequencing types and techniques.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and will continue to be posted until the position is filled.

Job Details

• Job Title: Project Controls
• Primary Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Schedule: Full-time
• Travel: No
• Req ID: 254726
• Job Hire Type: Experienced
• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services