Planning Engineer

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare baseline project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and project execution plans.
• Develop detailed construction programs, resource plans, and milestone schedules.
• Establish project timelines in coordination with project teams and stakeholders.
• Update and maintain project schedules regularly.

Progress Monitoring & Control

• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify deviations.
• Analyze project performance and recommend corrective actions to recover delays.
• Track critical activities and monitor project milestones.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and recovery plans where required.

Resource Planning

• Prepare manpower, equipment, and material requirement schedules.
• Monitor resource utilization and productivity.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure optimum deployment of resources.
• Support resource forecasting and allocation planning.

Project Reporting

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and MIS reports.
• Generate schedule variance, productivity, and performance analysis reports.
• Present project status updates to management and project stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation related to planning and controls.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement teams, and subcontractors.
• Participate in planning and progress review meetings.
• Support cross-functional teams in achieving project objectives.
• Ensure alignment of project activities with approved schedules.

Cost & Risk Management

• Assist in project cost monitoring and forecasting.
• Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support preparation of recovery plans for delayed activities.
• Monitor project constraints and provide planning solutions.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain planning records, schedules, reports, and project control documentation.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures and project planning standards.
• Support claims, extension of time (EOT), and project closure documentation where required.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and project controls.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and advanced MS Excel.
• Understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Ability to analyze project data and prepare management reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and reliability of project schedules.
• Achievement of project milestones and schedule adherence.
• Timely submission of planning reports and MIS.
• Effective identification and mitigation of schedule risks.
• Resource utilization and productivity monitoring.
• Support in achieving project completion within approved timelines.
• Quality and accuracy of project performance analysis and forecasting.

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering
• PG in Construction Management preferred

Experience

• 3+  years of experience in project planning and scheduling for construction projects
• Experience in high-rise residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects preferred

Software Skills

• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• AutoCAD
• ERP Systems