Planning & Estimation Manager / Head

Company Description-

iRISE India Pvt. Ltd. is a diversified organization operating in construction, mining, and equipment rental industries. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality services and tailored solutions across various sectors. Leveraging modern technology, extensive industry expertise, and a team of skilled professionals, iRISE consistently meets the dynamic needs of its clients. Its focus on customer satisfaction and excellence has established iRISE as a trusted partner in the industry.

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1. Position Summary

Planning & Estimation Manager

Primavera (P6), MS Project, BOQ estimation, resources planning, contract methodology

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.