Planning Engineer

The job involves working with design consultants and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Contractors to develop baseline critical path schedules and progress measurement. You will be responsible for completing resource-loaded schedules to ensure standards of productivity are utilized in the schedule. It is essential to understand and follow schedule management best practices. Project planning and implementation will be based on the Basic Engineering Package. You will be required to plan and schedule activities using MS Project/Primavera and monitor the project status, communicating relevant information to stakeholders. As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for the assigned project from initial development, which includes determining user needs, conducting project review meetings, and preparing presentations to convey plans and schedules to the project team and stakeholders. Additionally, you will assist the project team in evaluating reported progress and the status of critical activities, especially deviations from planned activities. Supporting cost engineers with timing information for cost forecasting accuracy is also a key aspect of the role. Your responsibilities will also include developing and recording the project's historical schedule information and lessons learned for closeout and future use. You will be involved in the selection of design consultants and construction contractors, planning new projects, and preparing budgetary project proposals with overall cost estimation. Monitoring project purchase and expediting, project coordination with various departments, and ensuring project timelines are met within defined budget costs are crucial aspects of the job. Cash flow management and contract management will also be part of your responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have a minimum qualification of B.E./B.Tech in Chemicals/Mechanical, with a preferred qualification of an MBA from reputed institutes. Functional skills required include working knowledge of projects, effective communication across different functions, prioritization skills, negotiation and analytical skills, meticulous documentation, and willingness to travel. A total of 15 years of experience is required for this position, with at least 10 years of relevant experience.,