PROJECT CONTROLLER

Position Name

AGM/DGM - Planning Engineer

Function

Project

Line of Business

Regional Business

Grade

E2

Reporting to

Functionally

Administratively

CHAIRMAN

CHAIRMAN

Roles Reporting into

No. of employees

Role Description

-

To lead and manage the planning and scheduling functions for complex EPC projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and timely delivery. This role demands strategic foresight, strong communication, and direct interaction with the Chairman to support decision-making at the executive level.

Perspective

Responsibility

Key Responsibilities

·  Strategic Planning & Reporting:

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (Level 1 to Level 5) using Primavera (P6) or equivalent tools.

Provide regular progress reports, dashboards, and critical path analyses directly to the Chairman.

Forecast and highlight potential delays or risks with mitigation strategies.

Align planning strategies with the Chairman’s vision and business objectives.

·  Project Controls:

Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure schedule integration across all disciplines.

Monitor resource loading, productivity, and cost trends.

Ensure accurate earned value analysis (EVA) and progress tracking.

·  Stakeholder Management:

Serve as a key liaison between the Chairman and project teams for updates, escalations, and decisions.

Support executive decision-making with high-quality data, visuals, and analytics.

·  Governance & Compliance:

Ensure planning practices adhere to corporate governance and project management standards.

Implement project planning procedures and best practices across all EPC activities.

·  Risk & Change Management:

Lead the schedule risk analysis and support the change management process.

Evaluate impact of design changes, procurement delays, or field issues on schedule.

Learning & Development

Provides inputs for preparing the planning and monitoring inventory

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) What are the measurable indicators for the role?

Measurable Deliverables

Accuracy of plans/ estimates

Effective follow-up on all the project requirements

Tracking project schedule timelines

Effective project deviation tracking mechanisms

Timely completion of project documentation

In this section, please mention the qualification, technical skills and capabilities which are essential to execute the role. It may be a reflection of your own qualification and skills

Qualification and technical skills required to execute the role. Please mention any functional knowledge. E.g. PhD in xyz

Qualifications

Graduate Engineering/ Diploma in related field

Technical Skills

MS Office & Project, Primavera

Knowledge of SAP is preferred

Experience levels required to execute this role

E.g. 2-4 yrs of experience as a salesman in abc market

Specific Experience

10+ years of construction scheduling experience.

Over all Experience

10+ years

Behavioral skills / competencies required for the role. E.g. Attention to detail

Behavioral Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Planning and Project Management

Conflict Management

Self driven and motivated

Detail orientation

Mention names of the roles which are not in your department with whom this role interacts

Key Interaction – Internal

Nature or purpose of interaction

Team Members and Inter-departmental members

Seek instructions, provide technical advice

Keep them informed of progress

Key Interaction – External

Nature or purpose of interaction

Vendors/ contractors/ subcontractors/ other officials

Coordinate project work flow