Manager - Project Planning

The Manager - Project Planning at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited is responsible for all planning activities related to ongoing and upcoming projects. Your primary role involves managing time, cost, and scope to ensure projects are delivered without deviation. You will track, monitor, and control project deliverables, procurement, and construction activities to meet the company's strategic and operational objectives. Collaboration with design consultants and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Contractors is essential for developing baseline critical path schedules and progress measurement. Additionally, you will be required to create resource-loaded schedules to optimize productivity standards. Following schedule management best practices is crucial in your role, along with implementing project planning based on the Basic Engineering Package. Using tools such as MS Project and Primavera, you will plan, schedule, and monitor project activities while effectively communicating relevant information to stakeholders. Conducting project review meetings, identifying issues, and strategizing countermeasures are part of your responsibilities. You will also prepare presentations to convey plans and schedules to the project team and stakeholders. Assisting cost engineers with timing information for accurate cost forecasting and recording project historical schedule information are critical tasks. Moreover, supporting the selection of design consultants and construction contractors, planning new projects, and preparing budgetary project proposals with cost estimation are part of your duties. Ensuring overall monitoring of project purchases and expediting, coordinating with various stakeholders, and meeting project timelines within defined budget costs are essential aspects of your role. Your ability to handle cash flow management and contract management will be crucial for successful project execution. Key Performance Indicators for your role include timely delivery at the EPC stage, cost optimization, timely delivery of materials, and achieving cost savings. Your educational qualifications should include a B.E./B. Tech (Mechanical preferred) as the minimum qualification, with an MBA being preferred. Functional skills such as problem-solving, meeting deadlines, staying within budget, demonstrating leadership, and possessing good communication skills are essential. Knowledge of plant equipment, constructional details of plant machinery, and proficiency in Microsoft Project and Primavera are also required. With at least 10 years of experience in Chemical/Petrochemical/Refinery project planning and vendor development, and a total of 15 years of experience, you are encouraged to apply for this challenging role at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited.,