Planning & Scheduling Engineer

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Professional Services • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Supports development, maintenance, monitoring, and analysis of project schedules using Primavera P6. Collects and validates progress data, maintains WBS structures, tracks schedule performance, identifies risks and variances, prepares forecasts and recovery plans, and produces progress reports. Coordinates with multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities while supporting schedule risk assessments, delay analyses, and continuous improvement.
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Planning and Schedule Development

  • Assist in reviewing contracts, Invitations to Bid (ITB), project specifications, and execution plans to understand project requirements and schedule expectations.
  • Support the development and maintenance of project schedules and planning deliverables.
  • Assist in collecting, validating, and organizing schedule-related information from project disciplines.
  • Support development and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) , including JGC FWBS and PCWBS.
  • Participate in schedule reviews and discussions with project stakeholders.
  • Assist in preparing Basis of Schedule documents and schedule assumptions.
  • Develop and maintain schedule data using Primavera P6 and other tools.

Schedule Monitoring and Control

  • Update and maintain project schedules based on progress information received from project teams.
  • Monitor schedule performance and identify variances from approved plans.
  • Assist in analyzing schedule trends, critical path activities, and schedule risks.
  • Support preparation of schedule forecasts and recovery plans.
  • Participate in schedule review meetings and progress discussions.
  • Assist in communicating schedule status and issues to project stakeholders.

Progress Measurement and Reporting

  • Support implementation of progress measurement systems and procedures.
  • Collect and validate project progress data from engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and other project functions as applicable.
  • Assist in preparing project progress reports and schedule presentations.
  • Support development of progress curves, performance indicators, and reporting tools.
  • Monitor actual progress against approved baseline schedules.

Schedule Analysis and Risk Management

  • Assist in conducting schedule analyses and schedule impact assessments.
  • Support schedule risk assessments and delay analyses as directed.
  • Participate in scenario evaluations and schedule studies.
  • Assist in preparing schedule information required for management reviews and client reporting.
  • Support preparation of documentation related to Extension of Time (EOT) evaluations when required.

Coordination and Communication

  • Coordinate with project team members to obtain accurate and timely planning and scheduling information.
  • Support communication between project functions regarding schedule requirements and priorities.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with team members, clients, and project stakeholders.
  • Participate in project meetings and contribute to planning and scheduling discussions.

Continuous Improvement

  • Follow JGC planning and scheduling procedures, standards, and best practices.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the planning and scheduling function.
  • Seek opportunities to improve technical knowledge and project control skills.

Other Duties

  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Duties and responsibilities may vary depending on project phase, assignment, and business requirements.


Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.

  • Between 3–10 years of experience in planning, scheduling, project controls, or project execution environments.
  • Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or related industries is preferred.
  • Experience supporting proposal, FEED, and EPC projects is desirable.

Technical Competencies

  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of planning and scheduling principles.
  • Understanding of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) concepts.
  • Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or willingness to develop proficiency.
  • Familiarity with project scheduling techniques, progress measurement, and reporting processes.
  • Ability to analyze data and identify trends and issues.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Business Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to learn and develop professional planning and scheduling capabilities.
  • High ethical standards and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using Primavera P6.
  • Familiarity with project controls practices.
  • Experience supporting FEED or EPC projects.
  • Knowledge of schedule risk analysis principles.
  • Experience working with international or multicultural project teams.
  • Professional training or certification related to Planning, Scheduling, Project Controls, or Project Management.


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline
  • Between 3 and 10 years of experience in planning, scheduling, project controls, or project execution environments
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of planning and scheduling principles
  • Understanding of Work Breakdown Structure concepts
  • Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or willingness to develop proficiency
  • Familiarity with project scheduling techniques, progress measurement, and reporting processes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams
  • Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or related industries
  • Experience supporting proposal, FEED, and EPC projects
  • Knowledge of schedule risk analysis principles
  • Professional training or certification related to Planning, Scheduling, Project Controls, or Project Management
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The Company
7,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

JGC India EPC Private Limited is JGC Group’s Chennai-based engineering operations centre, established to support international projects. Its teams provide detailed engineering for large overseas engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects, combining engineering disciplines with project-management and IT functions. The subsidiary was initially set up to support JGC’s global projects, with an intended progression toward becoming a broader EPC execution base and contributing to energy-transition and sustainable infrastructure work.

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