Scheduler / Planning Engineer

Location: Dholera, Ahmedabad

Department: Operations

Employment Contract: 2 years

Job Summary

We are seeking a Scheduler / Planning Engineer to support the planning, scheduling and progress monitoring of our engineering projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring project progress, identifying potential delays and supporting the project team in achieving project milestones.

Candidates with experience in semiconductor fabrication projects will be highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare project baseline schedules, look-ahead schedules and periodic schedule updates.
• Monitor actual progress against the approved baseline and identify schedule variances.
• Track critical path activities, key milestones and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Construction teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders to obtain accurate progress updates.
• Analyse schedule performance and highlight potential delays, risks and areas requiring attention.
• Prepare recovery schedules and support the project team in developing mitigation plans for schedule delays.
• Review subcontractor schedules and ensure alignment with the overall project schedule.
• Prepare weekly and monthly planning and progress reports.
• Participate in project planning and coordination meetings and provide schedule updates.
• Maintain proper records of schedule revisions, progress and changes.
• Support project management in schedule impact analysis and project planning activities.
• Perform other related planning and scheduling duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Must be well-versed in Primavera P6.
• Good knowledge of project planning, scheduling, critical path analysis and progress monitoring.
• Experience in engineering, construction, MEP, EPC or similar project environments.
• Experience in cleanroom, process utility, mechanical, electrical or high-tech manufacturing projects will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, coordination and communication skills.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project reporting tools.
• Able to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Willing to work outstation in India or other countries.

Preferred Experience

Priority will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Semiconductor / Fab construction projects
• Cleanroom projects
• High-tech manufacturing facilities
• Process utility / MEP projects
• Large-scale engineering and construction projects
• EPC / EPCM project environments

Key Skills

Primavera P6 | Project Planning | Project Scheduling | Critical Path | Progress Monitoring | Schedule Analysis | Delay & Recovery Planning | Project Controls

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV/resume to [Confidential Information] with the subject line Application – Scheduler / Planning Engineer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.