Urgent Hiring: Capital Projects Management – Associate Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Manager to oversee project planning and controls for large-scale power and utility projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in project scheduling, cost management, risk assessment, and performance monitoring, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Job Details

• Experience: 10–14 years

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

• Industry: Power & Energy, Utilities, EPC, Transmission & Distribution

• Department: Project Management / Project Controls

• location: Bangalore

Requirements

• 10–14 years of relevant experience in power utilities, EPC, power generation, or transmission and distribution projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Hands-on proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Advanced Excel.

• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, budgeting, and risk management.

• Understanding of CAPEX/OPEX budgeting, cost forecasting, and variance analysis.

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

• Strong analytical, reporting, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

• Project Management, Risk Management, or Cost Control certification is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, scheduling, risk assessment, and cost control for power generation, transmission, and distribution projects.

• Prepare and monitor CAPEX/OPEX budgets, project estimates, forecasts, and cost variance reports.

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.

• Conduct critical path analysis, monitor milestones, and track project progress against approved schedules.

• Evaluate project performance using KPIs, Earned Value Analysis (EVA), and monthly progress reports.

• Prepare management dashboards and project performance updates.

• Coordinate with procurement teams and stakeholders on bid evaluations, cost benchmarking, and project requirements.

• Ensure project governance and compliance with relevant regulatory standards.

• Identify cost, schedule, and delivery risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Other Details

• Candidates should have strong exposure to project controls within the Power & Energy or Utilities sector.