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Project Manager

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Consyst

India, Kerala, Kochi Full-Time On-site
Posted 1 day ago Apply by May 14, 2026

Job Description

Location: Kochi

Openings: 1

Role Purpose

The Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end project execution with strong ownership of project cost control, timelines, and profitability in industrial automation projects including PLC, SCADA, panels, instrumentation, testing, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop detailed project schedules (engineering, procurement, panel fabrication, FAT, SAT, commissioning).
  • Track milestones and ensure on-time delivery as per contract.
  • Identify schedule risks early and implement corrective actions.
  • Cost Control & Budget Management
  • Prepare and manage project budgets (materials, manpower, travel, subcontracting).
  • Track actual vs budgeted and control overruns.
  • Ensure profit margins are maintained as per project approval.
  • Approve and monitor variation orders / scope changes with commercial impact.
  • Resource & Vendor Management
  • Plan and optimize engineering and site manpower utilization.
  • Coordinate with procurement for timely material delivery at optimal cost.
  • Manage vendors, panel builders, system integrators, and subcontractors.
  • Verify vendor invoices against work completion.
  • Client & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Act as the single point of contact for clients on project execution matters.
  • Conduct project review meetings and provide progress & cost reports.
  • Manage expectations and resolve execution-related issues professionally.
  • Risk Management & Compliance
  • Identify technical, commercial, and schedule risks.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
  • Manage claims, delays, and penalties proactively.
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain project documentation: schedules, cost sheets, BOQs, change logs.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports.
  • Support finance team for billing, revenue recognition, and collections.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Automation Engineering.
  • MBA in Project Management

Experience Requirements

  • 5–10 years of experience in industrial automation project execution.
  • Proven track record in:
  • Cost control & budgeting
  • Schedule management
  • Multi-discipline automation projects (PLC, SCADA, panels, field instruments).

Technical Skills

  • Hands-on with:
  • MS Project / Primavera
  • Excel-based cost tracking & MIS
  • ERP systems

Behavioural & Leadership Skills

  • Strong ownership mindset (cost & time driven).
  • Excellent planning and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to handle pressure, deadlines, and multi-site projects.
  • Clear communication with clients and internal team

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