Senior Project Engineer

Job Summary

If you have some background in project management, Emerson has an exciting role for you! You will be a part of the Project execution team located in FCEC, Chennai. The Project Administrator role forms part of our Project Management Office (PMO) organization and is the primary customer focal point for Tier medium complexity project orders. The Project Administrator will be accountable for the on-time delivery of both product and documentation ensuring there is complete understanding of the project scope and requirements. The incumbent will manage the projects critical path, mitigating risk as and when needed. They will manage all change orders and target an overall margin uplift for the project through its execution.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be :

• Develop and own the Project Plan following order hand over from the quote / sales team
• Coordinate manufacturing sites through effective planning scheduling and management
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams
• Responsible for the EDDI to ensure realistic lead times and standard document tiers are quoted
• Lead internal and external communication for Tier (medium complexity) project orders.
• Liaise with IPM to coordinate the inspection meetings
• Interface and communicate with the customer / sales office to provide updates, milestones, and progress appropriately
• Ensure alignment with the customer on the Commitment Date and the Customer PO Dates including milestone dates for drawing and procedure submittals, drawing and procedures approvals, equipment inspection notifications, and “Ready for Inspection” dates.
• Work to ensure costs are managed and wherever possible, that still allows the project to meet customer requirements, action should be taken to avoid costs
• Effectively manage change orders for an improved financial performance of the project; manage margin uplift for project
• Manage financial targets and metrics for the project
• Support document controllers (DC) for timely submission of Documents
• Ensure on time approval of documents for manufacturing, inspection, and shipping
• Review customer comments and work with stakeholders for resubmission

Who You Are :

You have good attention to details and can set priorities and follow up on actions. You understand the project execution process and have a passion for learning and continuous improvement and collaboration. You quickly and significantly act in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You actively seek guidance from relevant sources to learn and upskill yourself

For This Role, You Will Need :

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart :

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Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.