Engineer II to Senior Engineer | Project Planning & Controls | Gurugram & Noida

Overview

This role may be offered as a contract-to-hire position or as a regular full-time job, contingent upon your overall experience and the technical skills exhibited during the interview process.

Please apply only if you fulfill the job qualifications.

Do not submit an application if you have interviewed with us in the last 6 months. To enhance your chances of being shortlisted, please apply exclusively for the position that best suits your skills and experience.

The Project & Programme Services (PPS) team is an integral part of the Global Project & Programme Management Office (GPMO). This team is dedicated to delivering consistent and effective project performance management, reporting, and business intelligence across international portfolios. Based at the Global Technology Centre (GTC) in India, PPS offers cost-efficient, adaptable, and scalable programme services through an onshore-offshore delivery model. Our goal is to establish ourselves as the global leader in Programme Management Services by fostering a future-ready, digitally advanced, and high-performing team.

We are in search of a seasoned Planning & Project Controls specialist to facilitate the successful execution of complex projects across various sectors, including Process, Manufacturing & Production, Energy, Pharma, Infrastructure, and Transportation (Rail, Highways, and Aviation). This position merges expertise in planning, scheduling, cost management, project controls, reporting, and performance monitoring to guarantee that projects are completed safely, effectively, on time, and within budget while fulfilling client and business objectives.

Your role

Planning & Scheduling

• Create, maintain, and oversee integrated project schedules utilizing Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other planning tools.
• Establish and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), activity sequencing, logic links, resource allocation, and schedule baselines.
• Prepare comprehensive look-ahead schedules and track progress against approved baselines.
• Conduct Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis, schedule performance assessments, and delay evaluations.
• Identify scheduling risks and opportunities, developing mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Assist in change management processes and revise Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB) for sanctioned scope and schedule modifications.
• Develop and oversee EPC project schedules encompassing engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning tasks.
  
  

Project Controls & Cost Management

• Establish and manage Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) that align with project WBS.
• Prepare project control protocols, governance frameworks, and reporting structures.
• Monitor and analyze project budgets, commitments, actual costs, accruals, forecasts, contingencies, and cash flows.
• Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and furnish performance insights.
• Track project cost and schedule variances, identify patterns, and suggest corrective measures.
• Generate periodic cost reports, forecasts, dashboards, and project performance assessments.
• Support pricing estimates and cost planning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist project managers with early warnings, change orders, claims support, and project controls documentation.
  
  

Risk, Change & Performance Management

• Facilitate qualitative and quantitative risk analysis activities.
• Monitor project KPIs and performance metrics.
• Conduct change impact assessments and evaluate schedule/cost implications.
• Ensure adherence to contractual stipulations and project governance protocols.
• Support supply chain management tasks and contract administration needs.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives, automation, and standardization of project controls processes.
  
  

Reporting & Data Analytics

• Create Power BI dashboards and interactive reports to aid project decision-making.
• Examine project data and transform insights into actionable recommendations.
• Monitor and report KPIs, trends, forecasts, and project performance indicators.
• Leverage data analytics, Power BI, DAX, SQL, and business intelligence tools to enhance project visibility and reporting proficiency.
• Support automation and digital transformation initiatives within project controls functions.
  
  

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Act as a primary point of contact for planning and project controls activities.
• Facilitate alignment on schedule, cost, risk, and performance objectives.
• Engage in client meetings, steering committees, project reviews, and governance forums.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
  
  

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and guide junior planners and project controls professionals.
• Encourage best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement across projects and portfolios.
• Exhibit leadership, accountability, and dedication to high-quality project delivery.
  
  

About You

Technical Competencies

• Extensive experience in Planning, Scheduling, Cost Management, and Project Controls.
• In-depth understanding of CPM scheduling methodologies and Earned Value Management.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and related planning software.
• Experience with cost management systems like EcoSys or similar.
• Familiarity with cost management tools such as EcoSys and report preparation abilities.
• Skilled in Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), Cash Flow, and Contingency Management.
• Proficient in Financial System Interface, Budget/Cost Control, and Cost Change Control.
• Knowledge of NEC3, NEC4, and FIDIC contracts and their influence on project controls, claims, and scheduling.
• Strong grasp of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes.
• Experience in EPC and infrastructure projects is highly advantageous.
• Expertise in Power BI, data analytics, reporting, and dashboard creation.
• Familiarity with automation tools, VBA, and digital solutions is a plus.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Building Technology, or a related field.
• 6-12 years of relevant experience in Planning and/or Project Controls roles on large-scale projects.
• Experience in supporting UK, Middle East, or US projects is preferred.
• A Master's degree in Project Management or a related discipline is a plus.
• Preferred Certifications
• PMP (Project Management Professional), APM / MAPM, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MRICS.
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Schedule Professional (CSP).
• Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) or equivalent professional credentials.
  
  

Competencies

• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management abilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.
• Outstanding organizational skills and flexibility in a dynamic project setting.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence in delivery.
  
  

Rewards & benefits

Discover the rewards and benefits that support you – at every stage of your life and career.

This Includes

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave allocation.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Remote work options available outside of the country.
• Company gratuity program.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
  
  

Take every opportunity to enhance your skills, broaden your expertise, and receive recognition for the impact you create.

About AtkinsRéalis

We are AtkinsRéalis, a premier engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data, and technology to revolutionize the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, alongside our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we aim to transform the world. We are committed to guiding our clients across various markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its inhabitants.

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