Project Engineer

Northland Controls; Mumbai; On-site; INR 75,614,000 - 113,422,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Controls is seeking a Project Engineer in Mumbai to support planning and delivery of security systems projects. The role involves coordinating schedules, resources, and documentation while working with project managers and clients to keep initiatives on time and within budget.

You’ll develop into a project management track, engaging with cross-functional teams and visiting sites as required. Strong organization, English fluency, and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is required.
• Minimum two years in project coordination, field ops, or planning.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with project tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Project/Program Managers with planning, coordination, docs, and reporting.
• Coordinate schedules, resources, equipment info, and supporting docs.
• Clarify requirements, scope, objectives, and deliverables with clients and teams.
• Participate in client/site meetings and follow up on actions.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, logs, and status reports.
• Track progress, hours, expenses, and milestones.
• Identify blockers and work with team to resolve.
• Communicate status to stakeholders and maintain documentation.
• Support quality reviews to meet client standards.
• Coordinate smaller project activities (moves/adds/changes).
• Prepare/submit closeout docs per client requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Documentation

Reporting

Schedule management

Client coordination

MS Office

MS Project

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Planner

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: India - Mumbai - Mumbai, Mumbai 400001, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $800,000.00 - $1,200,000.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Category: Construction, Northland Controls is looking for a Project Engineer in Mumbai to support the successful planning and delivery of security systems projects.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with early project coordination experience who is interested in developing into a Project Manager. You will work closely with Project Managers, Program Managers, clients, and internal teams to help keep projects organized, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Support Project and Program Managers with project planning, coordination, documentation, and reporting.
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, equipment information, and supporting documentation.
• Work with clients and internal teams to clarify project requirements, scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Participate in client and site meetings and follow up on agreed actions.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, action logs, and status reports.
• Track project progress, labor hours, expenses, and key milestones.
• Identify issues and potential project blockers and work with the project team to resolve them.
• Communicate project status and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support quality reviews to ensure project requirements, standards, and client expectations are met.
• Coordinate smaller project activities, including moves, additions, and changes.
• Prepare and submit project closeout documentation in accordance with client requirements and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in project coordination, field operations, engineering support, or project planning.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to develop and interpret project schedules, workflows, and step-by-step action plans.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Planner, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, or similar project management and construction documentation tools is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, project teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and project delivery practices is preferred.
• Professional working proficiency in Mandarin and English would be beneficial for this role.
• This position requires frequent travel to clients sites local and through out the country, reliable transportation a must.

Why Join Northland Controls

At Northland Controls, you will gain hands-on experience supporting complex, international projects while building the skills needed to progress into project management. You will work with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines and have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as you grow.