Planning Engineer

Job Objectives:

To develop, monitor, and control project schedules and plans, ensuring timely execution of all project activities through effective planning, progress tracking, resource coordination, and reporting to support successful project delivery.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop detailed project master schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and baseline programs using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Prepare short-term, medium-term, and long-term project plans in coordination with the Project Manager and site teams.
• Monitor actual progress against the baseline schedule and identify deviations, delays, and critical path impacts.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Conduct schedule variance analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions to recover delays.
• Coordinate with site engineers, subcontractors, and procurement teams to align schedules with actual site conditions.
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules and assist in resource planning and optimization.
• Prepare manpower, equipment, and material mobilization plans in line with project requirements.
• Support the preparation of project cash flow forecasts and budget tracking reports.
• Assist in preparing extension of time (EOT) claims and delay analysis documentation.
• Maintain and update project planning documentation, registers, and correspondence records.
• Participate in project review meetings and present schedule status to management and clients.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC and HSE teams to integrate quality and safety milestones into the schedule.

Essential Work Activities

• Develop and maintain project master schedules and baseline programs
• Monitor progress and perform schedule variance analysis
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, S-curves, and look-aheads
• Coordinate with site teams and subcontractors for schedule alignment
• Develop resource-loaded plans and manpower/equipment mobilization schedules
• Support EOT claims, delay analysis, and cash flow forecasting

Qualifications:

B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Years of Experience:

Minimum 3 Years of experience in project planning and scheduling in construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects

Person Requirements:

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel for reporting and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good understanding of construction methods, sequences, and site operations.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple project schedules simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Hindi and English; Malayalam preferred.

Communication and Interaction:

• Project Manager
• Site Engineers
• Procurement and Contracts Team
• Subcontractors and Vendors
• Finance and Accounts Team
• Management