An excellent opportunity to work for a Project Management Consulting Services for construction [...]

M.M.Enterprises (Recruitment Agency in India); India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to large-scale projects

Job summary

M.M.Enterprises is seeking a Planning & Scheduling Engineer in Hyderabad. The role involves leading project planning, scheduling, and monitoring across multiple projects, ensuring efficiency and timely delivery.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 5-12 years of relevant experience in construction or infrastructure projects. Strong expertise in Primavera and analytical competencies are essential.

Join us for an opportunity to impact high-scale projects while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Experience in large-scale or complex construction projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of scheduling techniques and critical path analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and scheduling for multiple projects.
• Monitor and control project progress against timelines and metrics.
• Collaborate with procurement and site teams to allocate resources.

Skills

Construction sequencing

Analytical skills

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Certification in Project Planning / Primavera (P6) / PMP

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel (advanced)

ERP systems (SAP / Oracle)

Power BI / reporting tools

Job description

Planning & Scheduling Engineer

Location: Hyderabad / HO with Project Site Coordination (Pan-India)

Experience: 5–12 years

Position: Permanent

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Mechanical Engineering

Job Description & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-driven Planning & Scheduling Engineer to lead project planning, scheduling and progress monitoring across multiple projects. This role is critical in ensuring timely project delivery, optimal resource utilization and proactive risk management. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in project scheduling tools, construction sequencing and progress tracking, along with the ability to provide actionable insights to drive project efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop detailed project schedules (baseline, revised and recovery schedules) using tools like Primavera / MS Project.
  • Define project timelines, milestones, critical paths and dependencies.
  • Align schedules with project scope, resources and contractual requirements.
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development
  • Create and maintain a structured WBS for all projects.
  • Break down project scope into manageable activities and deliverables.
  • Ensure alignment between WBS, BOQs and project execution plans.
• Progress Monitoring & Control
  • Track actual progress against planned schedules; conduct variance analysis.
  • Monitor key metrics such as SPI (Schedule Performance Index) and delay indicators.
  • Provide early warning signals and recommend corrective actions.
• Resource Planning & Optimization
  • Plan and allocate manpower, materials and equipment based on project schedules.
  • Optimize resource utilization to avoid bottlenecks and delays.
  • Coordinate with procurement and site teams for resource availability.
• Delay Analysis & Recovery Planning
  • Identify causes of delays and perform delay analysis (EOT, impact analysis).
  • Develop and implement recovery schedules and mitigation strategies.
  • Support claims related to delays and time extensions.
• Reporting & MIS
  • Prepare periodic planning reports, dashboards and progress updates.
  • Present schedule performance insights to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project planning data.
• Stakeholder Coordination
  • Work closely with project managers, site engineers, procurement and design teams.
  • Ensure alignment between planning, execution and procurement activities.
  • Participate in project review meetings and provide planning insights.
• Process Standardization & Improvement
  • Develop and standardize planning templates, methodologies and best practices.
  • Implement planning tools and automation for efficiency.
  • Drive continuous improvement in project planning and controls.

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• Schedule adherence (planned vs actual progress)
• Accuracy and reliability of project schedules
• Reduction in project delays and slippages
• Effectiveness of recovery and mitigation plans
• Resource utilization efficiency
• Timeliness and quality of planning reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Mechanical Engineering
• Certification in Project Planning / Primavera (P6) / PMP (preferred)

Experience Requirements

• 5–12 years of experience in project planning and scheduling
• Experience in construction, infrastructure or real estate projects
• Strong exposure to multi-project planning and control environments
• Experience handling large-scale or complex projects is preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and methodologies
• Expertise in scheduling techniques and critical path analysis
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Tools & Systems

• Primavera P6 / MS Project
• MS Excel (advanced – tracking, dashboards)
• ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / etc.)
• Power BI / reporting tools (preferred)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring timely project delivery
• Exposure to large-scale and high-impact projects
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Strong career growth into project controls and leadership roles