Senior Planning Engineer-E4-Planning-PMO

TATA Consulting Engineers Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) invites a Senior Planning Engineer to drive project delivery, design management and scheduling for large EPCM/PMC initiatives. You will collaborate with commercial, project management, engineering and design leaders to plan, develop, deliver, and operate complex projects.

The role requires 7+ years of planning experience on CAPEX programs, proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and knowledge of Indian statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading medium to large EPCM/PMC projects as Planner
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project with strong Excel skills
• Experience on CAPEX projects across industries
• Knowledge of Indian statutory requirements and documentation for project stages

Responsibilities

• Provide schedule input to procurement bid processes with vendor milestone dates
• Support PM/CM in monitoring plans, schedules, KPIs, risk management and change control
• Interface with senior client management for program planning and execution
• Publish four-week look-ahead schedules from disciplines into master project schedule
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded P6 schedules and intermediate milestones
• Participate in project reviews and provide accurate assessments and proactive advice
• Monitor slippages and discuss resolutions with Project Controls/PM
• Coordinate planning meetings and status briefings with stakeholders
• Analyze cost/schedule impacts of RFIs/changes and re-baseline as needed
• Identify risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Office Suite

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor's/Master's)

PMP Certification (desirable)

Tools

MS Office

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.

Purpose & Scope of Position

The Senior Planning Engineer is responsible for project delivery, design management and project management, for positioning, winning and delivering projects involving a range of services. The role will be instrumental in collaborating with commercial, project management, engineering and design technical leaders to create opportunities to plan, develop, deliver and operate a range of projects.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience of leading medium to large EPCM/PMC Projects as Planner.
• Competent to use Project Tools such as Primavera(P6) and Microsoft Project along with the normal requirements for Office, intermediate to advanced excel knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience of working in large CAPEX projects across industries
• Knowledge of Indian statutory requirements and documentation for all project stages.

Qualification

• Postgraduate or graduate in an engineering discipline
• Professional Project Management Certification (preferable from PMI) or Post Graduate degree in Project Engineering and Management or Post Graduate degree in Advanced Construction Management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide schedule input to the procurement bid process including reporting requirements and vendor and contractor milestone dates
2. Supports the Project Manager (PM) and /or Construction Manager (CM) in monitoring and maintaining control of project plans and schedule including key performance indicators, risk management, and change control.
3. In coordination with the PM/CM, routinely interfaces with senior client management regarding program planning and execution. Frequently interfaces and coordinates with Project Manager, Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management in developing schedules, budgets and monitoring performance.
4. Extract and publish four-week look ahead schedule from various disciplines and subcontractors into a master project schedule.
5. Develops and maintains resource loaded P6 project schedule.
6. Develops and implements intermediate milestones for critical packages to manage timely delivery
7. Actively participates in project review meetings and provides clear, accurate project assessments and gives proactive advice to drive successful project completion
8. Flags significant projected overruns or underruns. Monitor slippages of critical and near critical paths and discuss with Project Controls Engineer/Project Manager for resolution
9. Conducts interactive planning meetings and program/project status briefings for internal and external representatives/stakeholders.
10. Analyze and evaluate cost and schedule impact based on RFIs/Change Orders.
11. Re-baseline the plan(s) following a major contract change, to create a revised, viable programme of work for the remaining tasks
12. Identify and assess potential risks and challenges that may impact projects. Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans for de-bottlenecking issues
13. Coordinates with project managers, engineering teams, procurement, and construction teams to allocate resources effectively and monitors resource usage and adjusts plans as necessary to ensure efficient utilization.
14. Understands business need for positive cash flow and plans work accordingly
15. Initiate accurate and timely project invoicing to associated customers.
16. Manage the unbilled, receivable, and payable balances on assigned projects
17. Conduct scenario planning to identify potential impacts and outcomes of risks and opportunities, to assist in proactive decision making