Lead Planning Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Core project planning experience in heavy structural steel fabrication for industrial sheds, thermal power plants, FGD/CHP, and bridges.
• Hands-on mastery in creating and managing Level 3/4 baseline schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and CPM networks using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• In-depth technical knowledge of the complete steel fabrication lifecycle, including cutting, fit-up, welding (SAW/FCAW), NDT, shot blasting, and painting.
• Proven expertise in Bill of Quantities (BOQ) verification, Material Take-Off (MTO), plate nesting plans, and minimizing raw material scrap rates.
• Strong track record in resource loading, manpower leveling, and setting daily/monthly tonnage dispatch targets for shop-floor optimization.
• Advanced capabilities in project controls, including Earned Value Management (EVM), tracking SPI/CPI metrics, S-Curve analysis, and delay/EOT claim preparation.
• End-to-end coordination with Engineering teams (Tekla drawing releases), QA/QC, Procurement, Plant Operations, and Logistics for timely project delivery.
• High proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, SAP (MM/PP modules), and advanced Excel for executive reporting and data analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead progress review meetings and interface directly with clients, EPC contractors, consultants, and Third-Party Inspection Agencies (TPIA).
• Exceptional leadership skills to manage, mentor, and direct a team of planning engineers and quantity schedulers across complex structural contracts.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with a strong specialization in heavy structural steel fabrication and erection for industrial, power, and bridge projects.
• Expert command of Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, and SAP (MM/PP modules) for Level 3/4 baseline scheduling, progress tracking, and executive reporting.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of structural fabrication workflows, including material cutting, fit-up, welding standards, NDT, shot blasting, and surface coatings.
• Strong project controls background with proven ability to execute Earned Value Management (EVM), S-curve analysis, BOQ/MTO validation, and EOT claim documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing planning teams and interfacing with Tekla detailers, EPC clients, consultants, and Third-Party Inspection Agencies.