PLANNER / SCHEDULER - UG

Afcons Infrastructure Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Afcons Infrastructure Limited in Mumbai seeks a experienced Planning Engineer to drive project schedules for Underground Metro and related works. You will develop detailed plans, analyze critical paths, and coordinate with project leadership to ensure milestones are met.

The role is primarily office-based with occasional site visits, requiring proficiency in Primavera, MS Project and MS Office tools. 5–10 years of planning experience in metro projects is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 10 years in planning activities for Underground Metro and Elevated Metro Projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project, with strong MS Office skills.
• Mostly office-based with occasional site visits, ability to handle stress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project schedules and detailed work plans based on objectives and contractual specs.
• Develop schedules with critical path and cost loading in Primavera P6 18.8.
• Prepare L1 Schedule, equipment deployment, time cycle, and construction sequencing.
• Prepare and updating time location diagrams and as-built drawings.
• Maintain contractual documents, MIS and cash flow summaries.
• Coordinate with Planning In-Charge and Project Manager for delays and budget adjustments.

Skills

Project planning

Critical path

Reporting

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

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Afcons Infrastructure Limitedis an Indian multinationalconstructionandengineeringcompany based inMumbai. The company providesinfrastructureservices and is involved in the construction of infrastructure projects such as viaducts, flyovers,metros, bridges,pipelines, roads, ports,barrages, oil and gas projects etc

Roles and Responsibilities 01

Undertaking project planning activities for Underground Metro Works:

• Preparation of schedule (Primavera / MS project), detailed work plan (activities) based on the project objectives and contractual specifications.
• Developing a schedule along with critical path for commissioning different phases along with cost loading in Primavera P6 18.8.
• Preparing L1 Schedule in Primavera, equipment requirement & equipment deployment schedule, time cycle, method statement and construction sequence for major activities for the construction of Underground Tunnels using with Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) and Cut and Cover Method, Construction of Underground Metro Station, Casting and Steam Curing of precast tunnel segments, Diaphragm Wall construction works and Station Works
• Preparing and updating time location diagram for better understanding.
• Preparing and submitting as-built drawings
• Understanding the budget related activities such as work plan, direct cost, indirect cost, MIS (Management Information System) and cash flow summary.
• Resource planning - compilation of resource requirement (manpower, material and equipment)
• Analyzing rates obtained for resources.

Roles and Responsibilities 02

Ongoing evaluation of project activities:

• Preparation of project progress Report in terms of adherence to timelines, turnover, profitability, and cash flow
• Preparation of equipment performance report against norms
• Preparation of material consumption report including allocation and wastage and assisting Quantity Survey (QS)
• Identification of avenues for cost reduction.
• Coordinating with construction department for daily activities and directing the construction activities towards milestone & subsystem completion with respect to commissioning.
• Comparison of actual progress vs budgeted progress with the help of S-curve.
• Time to time modifications of project plan, schedule, and budget in coordination with Planning In-Charge and Project Manager
• Preparing delay analysis for different packages of overall project
• Preparation of reconciliation related to structural steel, rebar, cement, and other consumables.
• Maintaining the contractual documents (such as letter correspondences both incoming & outgoing).
• Preparing & updating tender documents (appendix related to program)
• Maintaining requisite data for project team performance measurement (and provide input as required)

Roles and Responsibilities 03

Periodic reporting of project progress and documentation:

• Submission of Daily Progress Report (DPR) to Head Office after approval from Planning In-charge & Project Manager
• Submission of correspondences for technical reports as per the contractual requirement.
• Recording and reporting actual progress of work, manpower & equipment versus the planned figures.
• Recording the monthly site progress photos.
• Recording actual data for productivity, resources & equipment for future references
• Reporting to Planning In-Charge & Project Manager about site progress and critical issue with viable solutions.
• Submission of Daily Progress Report (DPR), Monthly Progress Report (MPR), Monthly flash report, WIP (work in progress) report, Executive reports (Feedback to execution) to Head Office after approval from Planning In-charge & Project Manager.
• Preparation of strip chart report to represent the status of all structure and activity for internal management as well as for client.
• Providing supporting data for MIS.

Roles and Responsibilities 04

Developing personal skills and competencies / Engaging self with team members, superior for Career Development Path:

• Undertaking proactive measures for self-development.
• Ensuring Role Clarity, Targets, KRA’s are set and discussed with immediate superior.
• Striving for excelling Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities on the given job roles for completions of assigned tasks.
• Ensuring open communication with superiors and other stakeholders for work / grievances.
• Expansion of technical and commercial skills through continuing education courses, external seminars, webinars and self study.
• Identifying learning need areas for self and nominate self for appropriate training programs.
• Charting out the career development path in consultation with immediate superior

Key Objective of the Job Position

To ensure achievement of project objectives on time, within budget and within contractual conditions by developing an overall project plan and schedule and monitoring against the same, identifying deviations and suggesting corrective measures.

Education Qualifications

Computer Software Proficiency

AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Word, Power Point, Working Knowledge of Primavera / MS Project software is mandatory.

Experience Range

Minimum 5 to 10 Years in planning activities for Underground Metro , Elevated Metro Projects.

Mostly office job and occasional visit to sites. Required to work on computers for long hours and pay great attention to detail. Should be able to handle stress well. Deal & convince all types of people (including labour to Project Manager, other Team Members, Labour, Subcontractor and Clients)