Project Planner and Scheduler

Job Title

Project Planner & Scheduler

Designation

Sr. Manager/ AGM

Department

Projects

Reporting to

Functional Head

Location

Head Office, Delhi

Company profile

Jindal India Renewable Energy Limited operates under the BC Jindal Group, founded in 1952 by Shri B.C. Jindal. It is among India's leading business houses. The Group, with a culturally diverse workforce across India, USA, and Europe and has been offering a wide range of products and solutions. The Group by way of its innovative and sustainable presence in flexible packaging films, energy generation and downstream steel products play an important role in driving India’s economic growth.   www.jirel.com / www.jindalgroup.com

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Planner & Scheduler to join our Project Management team at the Head Office. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring integrated project schedules for utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Hybrid Renewable Energy projects from engineering through commissioning. The role requires close coordination with Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, Project Execution, SCM, Finance, and Site teams to ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines.

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, project controls, progress monitoring, delay analysis, resource planning, and management reporting using Primavera P6 and other planning tools.

Role & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules for utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Hybrid projects.

• Prepare project baseline schedules covering Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Construction, Testing, and Commissioning activities.

• Develop Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 project schedules based on project requirements.

• Prepare milestone schedules aligned with contractual obligations and project execution plans.

• Review EPC contractor schedules and ensure alignment with the overall project schedule.

• Monitor critical path activities and identify schedule risks affecting project completion.

Project Controls & Monitoring

• Monitor project progress across multiple sites against approved baselines.

• Analyze schedule variances and recommend mitigation and recovery plans.

• Conduct critical path analysis, float analysis, and schedule impact assessments.

• Prepare recovery schedules for delayed projects.

• Monitor project performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.

• Ensure timely closure of planning-related observations and action items.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, SCM, Finance, Quality, HSE, and Site Project Teams.

• Interface with EPC contractors, consultants, and client representatives for schedule reviews.

• Participate in project review meetings and management presentations.

• Provide planning support during project kick-off, execution, and close-out phases.

Reporting & MIS

• Prepare weekly, fortnightly, and monthly project progress reports.

• Develop management dashboards and executive-level MIS reports.

• Prepare S-Curves, progress measurement reports, resource histograms, productivity reports, and milestone trackers.

• Present project health reports highlighting schedule status, risks, bottlenecks, and corrective actions.

• Maintain project planning databases and document revisions.

Risk & Resource Planning

• Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate manpower planning and resource allocation across multiple projects.

• Support project budgeting and forecasting activities through planning inputs.

• Assist in scenario planning and what-if analysis for project optimization.

Process Improvement

• Standardize planning methodologies and reporting formats across projects.

• Develop planning templates, scheduling standards, and best practices.

• Support digitalization initiatives related to project controls and reporting.

• Mentor junior planners and planning engineers.

Education, Experience & Skills requirements

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Project Management (preferred).

Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in project planning and scheduling for utility-scale Solar, Wind, or Hybrid Renewable Energy projects.
• Experience in handling multiple large-scale EPC projects simultaneously.
• Exposure to project controls, project monitoring, and corporate planning functions.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, developers, IPPs, or renewable energy organizations.
• Prior experience in a Head Office or Corporate Project Controls role will be preferred.