Senior Project Scheduler / Planner - Water treatment Industry

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project Level 6 (L6) schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, covering all project phases from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through detailed engineering, construction, Commissioning and close-out.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to identify project requirements, constraints, and deadlines to develop realistic project plans.
• Utilize strong knowledge of engineering and construction sequences to create accurate and logical project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and provide detailed weekly and monthly reports to the Project Manager and stakeholders.
• Track schedule performance, including variances, critical path analysis, and resource utilization.
• Support earned value management (EVM) and prepare variance analysis reports.
• Facilitate schedule updates and changes in collaboration with project teams.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Site Teams to ensure project plans are well-coordinated and executed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling-related queries and issues.
• Conduct regular schedule reviews with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Leverage strong engineering and site experience to develop realistic schedules that reflect project complexities and constraints.
• Incorporate site-specific activities, including safety, permitting, and logistics, into project schedules.
• Integrate multiple project schedules into a master schedule to provide a comprehensive view of resources, timelines, and dependencies.
• Provide expert advice on scheduling strategies and best practices to optimize project execution and delivery.
• Support the project team with ad-hoc scheduling and planning needs, ensuring the application of industry best practices in schedule management.

Preferred candidate profile

FORMAL EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, Construction, project management, or a related field.
• Professional certification in project management or planning (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP) is highly desirable.

• KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
• A minimum of 8-12 years of experience in scheduling and planning within the water / process or oil & gas industries.
• Strong background in the Water or EPCM industry, with a proven track record of supporting engineering and project teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in large-scale projects involving both EPCM and site activities.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, including critical path method (CPM), earned value management (EVM), and resource allocation.
• Familiarity with engineering and construction workflows in water treatment and oil & gas sectors.
• Expertise in using project management software, specifically MS Project and Primavera, for complex project scheduling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent Communication skills.

• TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• Excellent MS Office skills (especially MS Excel)
• Expert level MS Project & Primavera experience

Interested candidates share your resumes to dshethiya@gradiant.com

Work Location : Guindy, Chennai.