Job Description

Job Summary

:

The Mechanical Planning Engineer is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating mechanical works within a project to ensure timely execution in accordance with project specifications, cost, and quality standards. This role involves close collaboration with project teams, contractors, and suppliers, to monitor and control project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

:

Develop and maintain

detailed mechanical work schedules

, integrating with overall project timelines. Prepare

resource plans

, manpower histograms, and equipment allocation charts. Review mechanical drawings, technical documents, and BOQs to plan activities accordingly. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and fabrication teams to ensure work fronts are available as per schedule. Identify

critical path activities

, potential delays, and mitigation plans. Monitor and update progress against baseline schedules; generate

look-ahead schedules

(1-week, 3-week, etc.). Prepare

daily, weekly, and monthly reports

on progress, productivity, and performance KPIs. Track project

milestones

, deliverables, and key performance indicators. Conduct regular

site visits

to verify actual progress and support site engineers with planning-related tasks. Analyze

variances

between planned and actual performance and raise alerts on possible delays. Interface with clients, consultants, and subcontractors for planning and progress matters. Assist in preparation of

claims

,

extension of time (EOT)

, and

cost impact analysis

. Ensure all mechanical planning and scheduling activities comply with

safety, quality, and company standards

.

Requirements

:

Education

:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Preferred local candidates only.

Experience

:

2-5 years of relevant experience in mechanical project planning (varies by role level). Experience in sectors like

EPC, construction, marine, oil & gas

, or

infrastructure

is often preferred.

Technical Skills

:

Proficiency in

MS Project

, and

MS Excel

. Familiarity with

project management tools

and techniques (e.g., Earned Value Management). Well versed with AutoCAD. Knowledge of reading and interpreting

technical drawings, P&IDs, and construction documents

.

Soft Skills

:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and coordination abilities. Ability to multitask and manage time effectively under pressure.

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

:

PMP (Project Management Professional) Primavera P6 Certification CMQ/OE or similar quality/planning-related certifications
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person