IN_Senior Associate_Capital projects_Capital Projects & Infrastructure_Advisory_Kolkata

Line of Service Advisory

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism Managed Services

Management Level Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in project portfolio management focus on optimising project portfolios to drive strategic business outcomes. These individuals oversee project selection, prioritisation, and resource allocation to facilitate successful project delivery.

In project management at PwC, you will oversee and coordinate various projects to facilitate successful delivery within budget and timeline. You will leverage strong organisational and communication skills to effectively manage teams and stakeholders.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more 

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At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description & Summary:  

Support PMO and digital transformation for capital projects in   metals & mining

. You will build schedules, dashboards, reports, and digital toolchains (e.g.,   5D BIM

,   drone/LiDAR progress

,   IoT geo-fencing

, and   GenAI

  report assistants) to improve   visibility, predictability, and control

  across scope, time, cost, risk, quality, and safety.

 

Responsibilities:  

 

A. PMO Execution

 

• Maintain   work plans

    and look

  ‑

  ahead schedules; update progress, logic ties, and milestones in   Primavera/MS Project

  .

• Run   EVM

    calculations (CPI/SPI), cost/schedule variance analysis; prepare management reports.

• Support   risk registers

  , mitigation tracking, and safety audit follow-ups; assist in compliance documentation.

B. Procurement & Vendor Performance

 

• Track   material delivery performance

  ; maintain vendor scorecards and expediting logs.

• Support bid evaluations, contract change requests, and documentation.

C. Digital/AI Enablement

 

• Build   Power BI/Tableau

    dashboards (time, cost, risk, quality, safety, regulatory).

• Assist   BIM

    coordinators with   5D BIM

    linkages (quantities, cost/schedule) and model reviews.

• Operate   drone/LiDAR

    progress workflows (with supervision), assist in computer vision checks for site safety.

• Run   IoT + geo-fencing

    material tracking dashboards; flag exceptions (route deviation, dwell breaches).

• Use   GenAI

    assistants for executive summaries, daily status notes, risk logs, and stakeholder communications (governed by data policies).

D. Documentation & Stakeholder Support

 

• Maintain PMO registers (change, interface, issues, decisions); compile weekly/monthly packs.

• Coordinate meetings, actions, and follow-ups with EPCs/vendors/regulators; support site visits & audits.

Required Qualifications & Experience

 

• 2–5 years

    relevant experience in   construction + metals/mining + PMO

    on capex projects.

• PMP®

    (preferred; willingness to obtain within 12 months).

• **M.Tech

    (NICMAR)**

    preferred;  

  alternatively

    **BE/

  B.Tech

   

  (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

  • MBA**

    with relevant project experience.

• Hands-on with   Primavera/MS Project

  ,   Power BI/Tableau/Excel

  ,   BIM tools (Navisworks/Revit/Synchro)

  ; exposure to   drone/LiDAR

    and   IoT

    tracking advantageous.

Core Skills

 

• Planning & controls, data handling, dashboarding, report writing, on-ground coordination.

• Detail orientation, problem solving, collaboration; strong communication & stakeholder management.

Working Model

 

• Extensive travel

    to project sites/client offices.

• Exposure to   large, marquee projects

    and cutting-edge   digital/AI

    solutions—an accelerator for future roles.

 

Key Differentiators for Both Roles

 

• Work with   multi

  ‑ billion

  ‑ dollar

    metals & mining programs (terminals, mines, beneficiation, smelters, logistics).

• Deep exposure to   digital/AI

    in project management:   5D BIM

  ,   digital twins

  ,   advanced scheduling & risk analytics

  ,   drone/LiDAR

  ,   IoT geo

  ‑ fencing

  ,   GenAI

    copilots.

• Clear   career pathway

    from delivery to solution leadership and client advisory.

 

 

Mandatory skill sets:  

capital projects

Preferred skill sets:  

consulting

Years of experience required:  

4-8 years

Education Qualification B.Tech/MBA

Education

(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA (Master of Business Administration), Bachelor of Engineering

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills Capital Projects

Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Business Process Improvement, Change Control Processes, Communication, Costing, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Kanban (Project Management), Learning Agility, Optimism, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Program Management, Project Budgeting {+ 23 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date September 9, 2026