Planning & Estimation Manager / Head

Industry:

1. Position Summary

Planning & Estimation Manager

power plants, steel plants, CBG plants, heavy mechanical installations, structural works, and EPC turnkey jobs

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Project Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare

  baseline schedules

  , project plans, look-ahead schedules, and project controls using

  Primavera P6 / MS Project

  .
• Develop

  resource-loaded schedules

  covering manpower, machinery, equipment, and material planning.
• Track and monitor progress through

  daily, weekly, and monthly updates

  , including S-curves, dashboards, and delay analysis.
• Identify critical paths and flag risks with mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate continuously with

  Project Managers, site engineers, contractors, and design teams

  for real-time updates.

B. Estimation & Costing

• Prepare detailed

  project cost estimates

  , BOQs, and quantity take-offs for mechanical, civil, and structural works.
• Evaluate technical requirements related to

  heavy equipment erection, mechanical systems, BOP works, structural fabrication, piping, boiler/turbine erection

  , etc.
• Conduct cost analysis and provide accurate inputs for

  budgeting, forecasting, and cost-to-complete (CTC) models

  .
• Identify cost deviations and recommend corrective actions.

C. Tendering & Contract Methodology

• Review and interpret

  tender documents, scope of work, technical specifications, drawings, and commercial terms

  .
• Prepare technical clarifications, methodology submissions, and project execution approaches.
• Support bid teams in proposing

  construction methodology, equipment deployment strategy, and project timelines

  .
• Evaluate subcontractor/vendor quotations and align with contract strategy.

D. Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate with

  engineering/design teams

  for drawings, GA/section approvals, material specifications, and load data.
• Review structural and mechanical designs in coordination with civil/structural experts.
  Ensure all engineering deliverables are aligned with projected schedules.

E. Site Coordination & Monitoring

• Conduct frequent

  site visits

  to validate physical progress, resource utilization, equipment deployment, and work methodology.
• Review

  construction sequence

  , heavy equipment lifting plans, erection methodology, and commissioning plans.
• Ensure project execution follows safety, QA/QC standards, and statutory norms.

F. Reporting & Documentation

• Generate MIS reports, progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Maintain documentation related to planning, cost control, estimation sheets, and tender notes.
• Conduct monthly review meetings and ensure timely closure of action points.

3. Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Expertise in

  Primavera P6

  ,

  MS Project

  , and

  MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

  .
• Strong capability in

  project planning, estimation, costing, and resource management

  .
• Software savvy is must
• Knowledge of mechanical, structural, and heavy-equipment installation sequences.
• Understanding of EPC project lifecycle (Planning Execution Monitoring Commissioning).
• Ability to interpret mechanical, structural, piping drawings and BOQs.
• Familiarity with engineering & design tools/software is a plus (as seen in Sambit’s background).

Behavioral Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Capability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Leadership in cross-functional coordination.

4. Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s / Master Degree in Mechanical / Civil Engineering

  (Mandatory).
• Additional certifications in

  Primavera / Project Management / Cost Control

  preferred.

5. Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in:

• Heavy Industrial Projects

  (Power Plants, Steel Plants, Biomass/CBG Plants, Refineries, Industrial Construction)

• Heavy machinery installation

  , boilers, turbines, generators, structural erection

• Planning & Tendering

  for large mechanical and civil packages
• Companies in construction, heavy engineering, process industry, equipment erection, etc.