About this role
About Us
Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) is the largest Indian private sector engineering and project consultancy and an emerging global leader in integrated engineering solutions. With more than 60 years of engineering excellence, TCE has a presence in over 64 countries and over 12000 completed projects, the company operates in 3 core Industry segments -Infrastructure (Water, Environment, Urban Development, Buildings, Manufacturing Facilities, Ports and Harbours, Transportation), Power (Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Renewable, Transmission and Distribution) and Resources - Hydrocarbons and Chemicals (Oil, Gas and Refineries, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Speciality Chemicals, Pulp and Paper, Cement, Food, Pharmaceuticals and Beverages, Tyre, Glass) as well as Mining and Metallurgy (Mining, Geology, Beneficiation, Steel, Non-ferrous). TCE serves domestic as well as international markets and is known for several first-of-its-kind projects offering Engineering Studies, Design Engineering Services, Project Management Consultancy Services, OPEX and IIOT across all three verticals. A part of Tata Group - India’s most respected group, TCE is a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Sons Limited Design your Future with us At TCE, you will experience a supportive environment that empowers you to excel, whether you are based in our offices or at a client site. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where every individual can thrive by contributing their unique skills and perspectives to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits packages are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families, complemented by a robust global well-being program. As a leading global infrastructure firm, we are committed to your growth and success, offering access to cutting-edge technology and impactful projects that offer flexibility and significant professional opportunities. Join us and become part of a global company that values your potential and supports your career development.
Purpose & Scope of Position
The Planning Manager will be responsible for leading the planning, scheduling, monitoring, and project controls functions for a large-scale hydro power project in Bhutan. The role involves developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, tracking project progress, identifying schedule risks, and ensuring timely execution of engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
The incumbent will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to establish project baselines, monitor key milestones, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions to achieve project objectives. The position also entails preparing management reports, coordinating stakeholder reviews, optimizing resource utilization, and supporting strategic decision-making through effective project controls and performance monitoring.
The role requires extensive experience in hydro power project execution, strong proficiency in Primavera P6, and the ability to drive planning excellence across complex EPC environments while ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and business objectives.
Experience
15–20 years of experience in Project Planning, Scheduling, and Project Controls for large-scale EPC/Infrastructure projects.Mandatory experience in Hydro Power Projects involving dams, tunnels, underground works, powerhouses, or associated hydro infrastructure.
Proven expertise in developing and managing project schedules using Primavera P6.
Experience in project monitoring, progress measurement, resource planning, cost and schedule control, and reporting.Strong exposure to multidisciplinary coordination across Engineering, Procurement, and Construction functions.
Experience working on large and complex project execution environments; international project exposure will be an added advantage.
Qualification
• Postgraduate or graduate in an engineering discipline • Post graduate degree or diploma in construction management (preferable)
## Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and monitor integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 .
Establish project baselines, milestones, and critical path activities.
Track project progress and prepare weekly/monthly management reports.Conduct schedule variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and client teams for effective project planning.
Monitor resource deployment and productivity across project activities.
Support project management in forecasting, risk assessment, and mitigation planning.
Prepare cash flow projections, manpower histograms, and project dashboards.
Review contractor schedules and evaluate progress against approved plans.
Ensure compliance with project controls, governance, and reporting requirements.
Participate in project review meetings with senior management and client stakeholders.
## Competencies
Manages Conflict Self-Development Drives Results Ensures Accountability Optimizes Work processes Plans and Aligns Decision Quality Situational Adaptability Tech Savvy Interpersonal Savvy