Asst Planning Engineer

Kent Constructions; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Constructions in Kerala, India seeks an Assistant Planning Engineer to assist senior engineers by creating and maintaining project schedules, monitoring progress, and identifying risks with Primavera P6 or MS Project. You will coordinate with project teams and stakeholders, attend meetings, report on status, and help ensure adherence to plans and budgets for successful project execution.

Freshers with Primavera and MSP knowledge welcome; this is a growth role for aspiring planning

Qualifications

• Develop and update detailed schedules for engineering, procurement and construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed schedules for engineering, procurement and construction.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present project status reports to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors and clients to resolve issues.
• Assist with budget control and cost forecasting to keep spend within plans.
• Attend project meetings and provide updates.
• Utilize Primavera P6 and MS Project to manage plans and resources.
• Analyze data to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Maintain project documentation including WBS and progress reports.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress.
• Ensure activities comply with safety standards and codes.
• Support senior planners in planning and resource allocation.
• Freshers with Primavera and MSP knowledge welcome.

Skills

Scheduling

Progress tracking

Risk management

Reporting

Coordination

Budgeting

Meetings

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Assistant Planning Engineer assists senior engineers by creating and maintaining project schedules, monitoring progress, and identifying risks using project management software like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Key responsibilities include coordinating with teams and stakeholders, attending meetings, reporting on project status, and ensuring adherence to plans and budgets, ultimately supporting the successful execution of projects. Key Responsibilities

Requirements

• Scheduling:Develop and update detailed project schedules for engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Progress Monitoring:Track project milestones and progress, gather data, and analyze performance against benchmarks.
• Risk Management:Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Reporting:Prepare and present reports on project progress, status, and performance to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Coordination:Liaise with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to discuss progress and address issues.
• Budget Support:Assist with budget control and cost forecasting, ensuring expenses remain within allocated budgets.
• Meeting Participation:Attend project meetings to provide updates, gather information, and support decision‑making.
• Technical Proficiency:Strong ability to use project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).Analytical & Problem‑Solving:Capable of analyzing data, identifying issues, and finding solutions to project challenges.
• Communication:Excellent abilities to communicate effectively with various team members and external parties.
• Organizational:Strong skills in creating and managing detailed plans, timelines, and resources.
• Teamwork:Ability to work effectively as part of a project team and collaborate with cross‑functional groups.Typical Duties
• Documentation:Create and maintain project documentation, including work breakdown structures (WBS) and progress reports.
• Site Visits:Conduct site visits to monitor progress, ensure adherence to schedules, and identify potential issues.
• Compliance:Ensure project activities comply with relevant safety standards and operational codes.Planning Support:Support senior planners in developing operational and strategic plans, including resource allocation.
• Freshers with Primavera and MSP Knowledge welcome.