Associate Manager – Capital Project Planning & Controls

Job Title: Associate Manager – Capital Project Planning & Controls

Experience: 10–14 Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
Industry: Power & Energy / Utilities / EPC / Transmission & Distribution
Department: Project Management / Project Controls
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Associate Manager – Capital Project Planning & Controls to manage project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, risk assessment, and performance reporting for capital projects in the power and utilities sector. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in project controls, scheduling tools, performance measurement, and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocation strategies for power generation, transmission, and distribution projects.

2. Prepare and update project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

3. Perform critical path analysis, identify schedule deviations, and develop recovery plans to minimize project delays.

4. Monitor project progress against approved baselines and evaluate performance using KPIs and Earned Value Analysis (EVA).

5. Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly project progress reports, dashboards, and management presentations.

6. Identify project risks, assess their potential impact on cost and timelines, and implement mitigation strategies.

7. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure alignment with project schedules.

8. Monitor project dependencies, resource utilization, and milestone completion.

9. Support project governance, documentation, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

10. Recommend process improvements to enhance project planning, scheduling accuracy, and reporting efficiency.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in capital project planning and project controls within Power Utilities, EPC, or Transmission & Distribution.

• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

• Expertise in critical path analysis, baseline management, and schedule forecasting.

• Understanding of Earned Value Analysis, project KPIs, and progress measurement.

• Proficiency in Advanced Excel and project reporting dashboards.

• Knowledge of risk assessment, mitigation planning, and project governance.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Familiarity with CEA, CERC, and State Utility regulatory frameworks.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).

• Certification in Project Management, Project Controls, or Risk Management is preferred.

Candidate Profile

Candidates should have 10–14 years of relevant experience managing project planning and controls for power generation, transmission, distribution, or EPC projects. They must be capable of independently managing schedules, analyzing project performance, coordinating cross-functional teams, and presenting actionable insights to senior management.

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