Job Description

Job Title: Execution Support / Schedule controller

Job Location: Chennai, India

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We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!

Execution Support / Schedule controller will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring the project schedule for the EPC/ Substation Projects. This role involves ensuring that all project activities are planned and executed in a timely manner, coordinating with various departments, and providing support during the construction supervision phase. Execution Support / Schedule controller will work closely with the project management team to ensure the successful execution of the project. 

What will you do?

• Coordinate with the Project Director, various departments, including engineering, procurement, and construction, to ensure alignment with the project schedule. 
• Construction support to execution department such as preparing method statements, risk assessment, logistics plan & technical writeup’s.
• Preparation of vendor technical documents to be submitted to the client .
• Lead the planning / scheduling effort with collaboration from the respective partners to develop a system-based schedule as soon as possible within the project life cycle.    
• Coordinate with the Project Director, various departments, including engineering, procurement, and construction, to ensure alignment with the project schedule. 
• Manage the Client Schedule Content including the overall program schedule, and establish the guidelines for schedule control; and develop the Basis of Schedule (BOS)  
• Oversee the Quantity based Progress Measurement EVM Program within the respective partners work environments; and financially based EVM for the Client overall program.  
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to keep the project on track. 
• Provide regular schedule updates and progress reports to the client and internal stakeholders, highlighting any schedule risks and opportunities. 
• Align with the respective partners to ensure Monthly Reports are prepared inclusive of all necessary Project Controls information as it relates to Cost, Schedule, EVM, Change Management & Risk Management.  
• Identify and mitigate schedule-related risks, providing advice on potential opportunities and threats. 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant scheduling protocols and standards. 
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure their understanding and support of the project schedule. 
• Provide scheduling training and support to project team members. 
• Maintain comprehensive scheduling documentation, including schedule baselines and progress reports. 
• Drive progression via coordination meetings, ensuring all scheduling obligations are met. 

Experience, Education and other Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree will be a plus. 
• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent are highly desirable. 
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project scheduling, preferably in the construction or infrastructure sector. 
• In-depth knowledge of scheduling principles, construction contracts, and industry standards. 
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple schedules and stakeholders effectively. 
• Expected to have a full comprehension of the industry standards & guidelines relative to the Project Controls subject matter.  The Client Project Controls Standards are aligned with industry standards.  
• Project Controls experience on a transportation or a rail project would be a good value addition. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate schedule-related risks specific to large-scale infrastructure projects. 

• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in schedule development and progress monitoring. 

• Leadership: Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team in a high-pressure environment. 

• Project Management: Experience in managing complex projects, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 

• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex scheduling information clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels. 
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in scheduling software and tools, such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, as well as a strong understanding of engineering and construction processes.

What we offer:

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits,

• 20 days Privilege Leave, 13 days Emergency leave and 14 Public holidays per year.
• Medical Insurance, Life Insurance and Career Progression
• When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon - we encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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At Linxon, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.