Role Description Sheet

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION

Position Title

Planning & QS Lead

Grade

M3B / M3A / M2B

Location

Project Site

Business Unit

Transmission & Distribution

Department

Planning & QS

Sub Department

Reports to

Project Head

Reported by

Planning Engineers / Quantity Surveyors / Billing Engineers

SECTION II: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Purpose of Role

To lead and manage the planning, scheduling, cost estimation, billing, and quantity surveying functions for a Transmission & Distribution (T&D) project. The scope includes construction of substations (AIS/GIS), transmission lines (up to 765 kV), and distribution infrastructure. The role ensures timely execution, accurate billing, and cost control while complying with client contracts, statutory norms, and internal commercial frameworks.

SECTION III:  JOB REQUIREMENTS

Total Experience in Yrs. (Minimum)

15

Qualification

B. Tech
PGP NICMAR

Specific Certification / Additional Certifications (if Any)

PGPM

Technical/ Functional Skills Requirement

Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, ERP/Billing software (SAP/Oracle), Rate analysis, quantity take-off, MB/BOQ management

Behavioral Skills Requirement

Information Seeking

Analytical Decision Making

Innovative Thinking

Altrocentric Leadership

SECTION IV: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility

Area

Responsibility

% of Time Spent

Strategic

Develop and maintain master project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project for all T&D packages including transmission lines, substations (AIS/GIS), cable laying, and bay extensions.
Define key milestones, activities, and dependencies across design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning stages.

25%

Financial Management

Prepare initial project budgets broken down into civil, structural, electrical, transmission line, and equipment costs. Monitor actual vs. planned cost with respect to progress. Identify deviations in scope (e.g., conductor changes, tower extensions, switchgear modifications), document variations, and prepare rate analysis and claims. Submit and follow up for approvals.

25%

Operational

Track physical and financial progress at site. Ensure timely collection and consolidation of DPRs and prepare weekly/monthly dashboards for internal review and client submission. Identify and manage schedule risks such as ROW issues, material availability, or permitting delays. Propose re-sequencing, fast-tracking, or crash plans when required. Collaborate with internal engineering, procurement, and construction teams to finalize schedules. Interface with client project teams to align timelines and milestone tracking.

40%

People Management

Supervise a team of planning and billing engineers across different project locations. Assign responsibilities, review outputs, and ensure adherence to quality and timelines.

10%

Total:

100%

Any Other Job Related Details

SECTION V:  KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Interactions

Party Interacting With

Main Purpose of Interaction / Details

Execution teams

To ensure integrated execution as per plan.

Contracts team

For litigation and other legal related issues.

Finance & Accounts team

For Client & Sub-contractors payments.

External Interactions

Party Interacting with

Main Purpose of Interaction / Details

Client Planning/Billing Representatives

For approvals.

Subcontractors and Vendors

For billing and other purposes.

Auditors and Third-Party Quantity Certifiers

For Compliance inspection.