Hemil Panchal
Vadodara
Summary
Planning Engineer with experience in project planning, scheduling, and controls for EPCM projects in the chemical sector, currently working as Assistant Manager at Deepak Group Corporation. Proficient in developing and maintaining integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, including WBS development, baseline planning, activity sequencing, and milestone tracking. Experienced in monitoring engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning progress through schedule updates, critical path analysis, and float management. Involved in resource planning, progress measurement, and identification of potential schedule risks, supporting timely corrective and recovery actions through close coordination with cross-functional teams. Responsible for preparing periodic progress reports, look-ahead schedules, and management dashboards to support effective decision-making. Holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IITRAM.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning Engineer
Deepak Group Co. (DCTL)
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with contractors for baseline and contractual schedule submissions and progress monitoring.
- Developed and maintained detailed construction schedules using WBS, activity sequencing, and regular updates (weekly/monthly).
- Prepared S-curves with activity weightages and tracked progress using DCI, MCI, and CCI for effective schedule control.
- Applied Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to monitor PV, EV, AC, and forecasted EAC for cost and performance tracking.
- Conducted critical path and float analysis to identify delays and support recovery planning.
- Prepared MIS reports including WPR, MPR, dashboards, and management presentations highlighting variances.
- Developed 1-month and 3-month look-ahead plans with daily and weekly progress and work-front analysis.
- Led weekly progress review meetings, driving corrective actions to improve schedule and cost performance.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research And Management
Ahmedabad05-2023
Skills
- Microsoft Project
- Primavera P6
- MS Office (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Cost estimation
- ERP/SAP
- Project management
- AutoCAD (for basic layout understanding)
- Navisworks (for project visualization)
Certification
- Project management Skills for leaders
- Six Sigma Foundation
- Construction Management: Reading Drawings and Specification
Awards Activities
Received the 'Well Done' award for the demonstration of the value #Ownership from Deepak Group Co.
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Planning Engineer
Deepak Group Co. (DCTL)
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research And Management