Planning Lead / Planning Manager - Construction Services

Site · 10-15 years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Oct 5, 2026

At a glance

Zeeco India is seeking an experienced Planning Manager or Planning Lead to oversee project planning and controls for the site execution of heavy engineered package equipment. The role involves developing integrated project schedules, monitoring execution progress, and coordinating multidisciplinary site activities to ensure projects are delivered safely and on schedule.

Develop, maintain, and monitor Level 3 and Level 4 integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
Lead project planning, scheduling, coordination, and progress monitoring for site execution of heavy engineered package equipment.
Track project progress against baselines using S-curves, earned value analysis, critical path analysis, and variance reporting.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, construction, and commissioning teams.
Plan, monitor, and optimize resource mobilization including manpower, construction equipment, and heavy lifting resources.
Supervise and coordinate activities of civil, structural, mechanical, piping, and erection contractors.
Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and client presentations.
Conduct regular planning and coordination meetings with clients, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
Perform schedule risk assessments, delay analysis, productivity monitoring, and forecasting.
Manage contractor progress measurement, billing certification support, and invoice forecasting.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline.
10–15 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and project controls for EPC, heavy engineering, or industrial construction projects.
Expert proficiency in Primavera P6.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project.
Advanced knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), resource loading, and schedule forecasting.
Strong understanding of heavy lifting methodologies, structural steel erection, and industrial site execution.
Demonstrated experience in planning and coordinating multidisciplinary site execution activities.
Experience in contractor management, progress measurement, and project reporting.
Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural EPC environment and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Experience with combustion, process, or package equipment such as Flare Systems, Thermal Oxidizers, Fired Heaters, Incinerators, Pressure Vessels, or Process Skids.