Junior Planning Engineer

Purple Corp; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited in Pune is seeking an experienced Project Planner to prepare, update, and monitor schedules using MSP, and to develop activity sequences aligned with project timelines.

The role focuses on planning manpower deployment, tracking progress, and delivering DPR/DLR/WPR/MPR along with MOM, MIS reports, and accurate documentation. Strong Excel and drawing interpretation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in project planning within construction or real estate.
• Experience in project scheduling, reporting, and construction planning is essential.
• Proficiency in MSP.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including formulas, data analysis, reporting, and MIS.
• Experience in preparing DPR, DLR, WPR, MPR, and MOM.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and workflow.
• Knowledge of activity sequencing and workforce planning.
• Excellent analytical, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and monitor project schedules using MSP.
• Develop activity sequences and construction schedules in line with project timelines.
• Assist in planning and optimizing manpower deployment and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress against planned schedules and highlight delays or deviations.
• Prepare Daily Progress Reports (DPR), Daily Labour Reports (DLR), Weekly Progress Reports (WPR), and Monthly Progress Reports (MPR).
• Prepare Minutes of Meeting (MOM) and ensure timely circulation of action points.
• Generate project planning reports and MIS using Advanced Excel.
• Maintain accurate planning records and project documentation.
• Coordinate with project execution teams to collect progress updates.
• Review construction drawings and incorporate planning requirements into project schedules.
• Track project milestones and support timely completion of deliverables.
• Assist in identifying project risks and recommend corrective actions to maintain schedule adherence.

Skills

Project planning

Resource allocation

Stakeholder coordination

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Prepare, update, and monitor project schedules using Microsoft Project (MSP).

Develop activity sequences and construction schedules in line with project timelines.

Assist in planning and optimizing manpower deployment and resource allocation.

Monitor project progress against planned schedules and highlight delays or deviations.

Reporting & Documentation

Prepare Daily Progress Reports (DPR), Daily Labour Reports (DLR), Weekly Progress Reports (WPR), and Monthly Progress Reports (MPR).

Prepare Minutes of Meeting (MOM) and ensure timely circulation of action points.

Generate project planning reports and MIS using Advanced Excel.

Maintain accurate planning records and project documentation.

Coordination & Monitoring

Coordinate with project execution teams to collect progress updates.

Review construction drawings and incorporate planning requirements into project schedules.

Track project milestones and support timely completion of deliverables.

Assist in identifying project risks and recommend corrective actions to maintain schedule adherence.

Experience

Minimum 4 years of experience in project planning within the construction or real estate industry.

Experience in project scheduling, reporting, and construction planning is essential.

Required Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Project (MSP).

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, reporting, and MIS preparation.

Experience in preparing DLR, DPR, WPR, MPR, and MOM.

Strong understanding of construction drawings.

Knowledge of activity sequencing and workforce planning.

Good analytical, coordination, and communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional project teams.