Job Description

Application deadline

09 November 2025

Recruitment type

Full-Time, Permanent

Country

India

Location

Chennai

Req. ID

60036
Project Coordinator


Chennai / Gurgaon


Permanent

Do you have a passion for managing complex engineering projects? Have you worked in multidisciplinary environments supporting Project Managers to deliver successful outcomes? If yes -- join us and be part of a global team driving sustainable engineering solutions at COWI.

Join our Project Management Office in Chennai/Gurgaon

We are a renowned engineering consulting firm, focused on delivering excellence in project execution through effective project and contracts management, quality assurance, document control, risk assessment, and project controlling. As a Project Coordinator, you'll work with our global team of experts to support Project Managers in delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects. You'll be involved across all project phases -- from planning to completion -- ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. This role reports to the Head of Project Management Office in India and supports projects anchored across COWI globally.


On a day-to-day basis, you will:

Support PMs in planning, monitoring, and forecasting -- including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Track changes, risks, and compliance with quality and safety standards. Organize and facilitate project meetings, agendas, and documentation. Manage stakeholder communications and project requirements. Monitor project financials and performance metrics (earned value, reporting). Ensure adherence to COWI's Project Management procedures and quality standards

Your Skills, Our Team. Together we design the future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.


Moreover, you have:

Master's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Mechanical or related) 6+ years' experience supporting PMs in engineering/construction project execution within Consulting, EPC, Infrastructure, Buildings, Renewable Energy or Oil & gas sector Strong grasp of project management principles - work breakdown, earned value, project plans. Excellent organization, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Analytical, adaptable, and collaborative mindset with sound decision-making skills. PMP certification or similar is an advantage.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our courage - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have one hundred per cent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability. We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.


With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, Poland, Southeast Asia and India, we are currently 7,500 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and the environment into play.


We also offer:

Well-being programs Technical Networks and knowledge sharing group Green, Tech, and Tool Communities COWI Academy New ways of working (Hybrid)

Got more questions?

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


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