Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Lead Project Planning & Control professional to lead project planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, and project controls functions across large and complex EPC projects in the Chemical, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Agrochemical sectors. The role will be responsible for establishing project control systems, driving project governance, managing a team of planning engineers, and providing strategic planning support to ensure successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. Experience Required
• 14 to 18 years of experience in EPC Project Planning & Controls.
• Minimum 5+ years in a leadership role managing planning and project controls teams.
• Proven experience in executing large-scale Chemical, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Agrochemical, Refinery, or Process Plant projects.
• Strong exposure to multi-disciplinary EPC project environments and project life-cycle management.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling
• Develop and implement integrated project execution plans, master schedules, and project control frameworks.
• Lead project planning activities from proposal, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closure stages.
• Establish project baselines, milestones, work breakdown structures (WBS), and critical path schedules.
• Review and validate project schedules prepared by planning engineers and site teams. Project Monitoring & Control
• Monitor project progress against approved baseline schedules and identify schedule variances.
• Conduct critical path analysis, what-if scenarios, recovery plans, and schedule optimization.
• Drive project review meetings with internal stakeholders,



contractors, and clients.
• Ensure timely identification and mitigation of schedule and execution risks. Cost & Performance Management
• Lead project cost monitoring, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Analyze project performance using KPIs, Earned Value Management (EVM), productivity metrics, and performance indices.
• Prepare project dashboards, management reports, and executive presentations for leadership review.
• Track project profitability and recommend corrective actions for project deviations. Risk & Change Management
• Establish risk management frameworks and monitor project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate change requests, claims, and variation orders for schedule and cost impacts.
• Support contract administration and claim management activities from a project controls perspective. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Planning & Control Engineers.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Contracts, Finance, and Project Management teams.
• Act as a key interface between project teams, business leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Drive best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across project controls functions. Project Governance & Reporting




• Develop and maintain project governance mechanisms for planning and controls.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, reporting systems, and organizational standards.
• Present project health status, risks, forecasts, and mitigation plans to senior management on a periodic basis. Required Skills & Competencies
• Expert knowledge of Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud (preferred), and MS Project.
• Robust understanding of EPC Project Lifecycle Management.
• Expertise in:
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Project Controls
• Cost Control & Forecasting
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Cash Flow Management
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Project Performance Analytics
• Hands-on experience with SAP/ERP systems.
• Strong proficiency in project reporting, dashboards, and management information systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation capabilities. Educational Qualifications
• B.
E. / B.
Tech Mechanical Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in Project Management will be an advantage.
• PMP / PMI-SP / CCP Certification preferred. Behavioral Competencies
• Strategic thinking with business acumen.
• Leadership and team development orientation.
• Strong ownership and accountability mindset.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach with strong cross-functional engagement.
• Focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

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