Planning Engineer

Job Title: Planning Engineer

Department: Projects / Planning

Location: Pune

Job Purpose:

To support and lead project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control activities ensuring timely project execution, cost efficiency, and adherence to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project .
• Develop baseline schedules , monitor project progress, and update timelines regularly.
• Identify critical paths , potential delays, and propose mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors for schedule inputs and progress updates.
• For Senior level: Lead planning discussions, establish work breakdown structures (WBS), and integrate multi-discipline schedules.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Track project performance using measurable indicators (progress %, earned value, etc.).
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports , dashboards, and presentations.
• Highlight deviations from baseline schedules and suggest corrective actions.
• For Junior level: Assist in data collection, update daily progress sheets, and support report preparation.

Resource & Cost Planning

• Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and site teams to align resource allocation with project schedules.
• For Senior level: Conduct resource leveling and cost loading in Primavera; forecast manpower, equipment, and material requirements.

Coordination & Communication

• Participate in project review meetings and client coordination for progress updates.
• Ensure effective communication between planning, site execution, and management teams.
• Support documentation and record-keeping related to project milestones.

Risk & Delay Analysis

• Identify potential risks affecting timelines and prepare delay analysis or extension of time (EoT) documentation.
• For Senior level: Conduct forensic schedule analysis and support claims preparation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech. in Civil / Construction / Project Management or related field.
• Experience: 3 - 8 years of experience in project planning and coordination. preferably in residential/commercial real estate.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 , MS Project , and Excel (advanced) .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of construction sequencing , BOQ , and cost control .
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects (for Senior level).