Planning Engineer

M5 Mahendra Homes; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

M5 Mahendra Homes in Bengaluru seeks an Engineer Planning to support the Manager Planning in preparing, updating, and monitoring project schedules in MSP. The role focuses on developing structured planning inputs, including WBS, baseline schedules, and look-ahead plans, while ensuring accurate progress tracking.

You will work with site teams to capture reliable progress data, assist in deviation analysis, critical path, and recovery schedules to keep high-rise and Mivan sequencing on track,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/diploma in Civil Engineering required.
• 5–8 years of experience in planning, exposure to Mivan/aluminum formwork projects.
• MS Project knowledge is required; Primavera a plus.
• Familiarity with site execution workflows, QA/QC checks, and MEP sequencing.
• Understanding of resource planning, cost tracking, and construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager – Planning in preparing and updating project schedules in MSP.
• Prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), baseline programs, and look-ahead schedules.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports and track project performance.
• Interface with execution, QA/QC, HSE, and MEP teams to capture accurate progress data.
• Monitor progress of Mivan cycles and update activity trackers.
• Perform variance analysis, track delays, and support mitigation and recovery planning.
• Assist in critical path analysis and highlight delays to the Planning Manager.
• Update project dashboards and circulate schedule deviations to stakeholders.
• Follow up with site engineers and subcontractors to ensure timely reporting of daily progress.

Skills

MSP scheduling

Progress tracking

Coordination

Reporting

Recovery planning

Critical path analysis

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree/diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Role Overview

The Engineer Planning supports the Manager Planning in preparing, updating, and monitoring project schedules in MSP. The role focuses on developing structured planning inputs, including WBS, baseline schedules, and look-ahead plans, while ensuring accurate daily and weekly progress tracking. The Engineer works closely with site teams to capture reliable progress data, supports activity monitoring, and assists in deviation analysis to ensure timely execution and adherence to project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager – Planning in preparing and updating project schedules in MSP.
  Prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), baseline programs, and look-ahead schedules.
  Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports and track project performance.
  Interface with execution, QA/QC, HSE, and MEP teams to capture accurate progress data.
  Monitor progress of Mivan cycles and update activity trackers.
  Perform variance analysis, track delays, and support mitigation and recovery planning.
  Assist in critical path analysis and highlight delays to the Planning Manager.
  Update project dashboards and circulate schedule deviations to stakeholders.
  Follow up with site engineers and subcontractors to ensure timely reporting of daily progress.
  Coordinate with site teams, contractors, and consultants for smooth execution.
  Plan and allocate resources (labour, materials, and equipment) effectively.
  Ensure alignment of construction activities with high-rise and Mivan sequencing requirements.
  Assist in cost tracking, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
  Support contract administration, including billing and claims (EOT analysis).
  Support preparation of recovery schedules and delay analysis.

Key Documentation & Reports

• Daily Progress Reports (DPRs)
  Weekly progress reports
  Monthly progress summaries
  Two-week and four-week look-ahead schedules
  Activity trackers for Mivan cycles
  Subcontractor progress reports
  Variance and deviation trackers
  Schedule update logs
  Project dashboards and MIS reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree/diploma in Civil Engineering.
  5–8 years of experience in planning, with exposure to Mivan/aluminum formwork projects.
  Working knowledge of MS Project (Primavera exposure is an added advantage).
  Familiarity with site execution workflows, QA/QC checks, and MEP sequencing.
  Understanding of resource planning, cost tracking, and construction sequencing.
  Strong skills in progress tracking, reporting, and coordination.

Core Competencies

• Detail-oriented and process-driven approach.
  Strong coordination and communication ability.
  Proficiency in MSP-based schedule updating and monitoring.
  Ability to work under pressure and support recovery planning.
  Strong teamwork and stakeholder management skills.

Key Skills – Engineer Planning (Mivan Projects)

• Project Planning & Scheduling (MS Project / Primavera P6)
  Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) & Baseline Scheduling
  Daily Progress Reports (DPR) & Weekly/Monthly Reporting
  Two-Week / Four-Week Look-Ahead Scheduling
  Mivan Aluminium Formwork Cycle Planning & Tracking
  Activity Trackers for Mivan Cycles
  Critical Path Method (CPM) & Delay Analysis
  Progress Monitoring & Variance Analysis
  Recovery Schedule Preparation & Mitigation Planning
  Resource Planning (Labour, Material & Equipment)
  Coordination with Execution, QA/QC, HSE & MEP Teams
  Subcontractor Progress Monitoring & Reporting
  Project Dashboards & MIS Reporting
  Schedule Deviation Tracking & Stakeholder Communication
  Civil Engineering & Site Execution Workflow Understanding
  QA/QC, HSE & MEP Sequencing Knowledge
  Cost Tracking, Budgeting & Forecasting Support
  Contract Administration & EOT Claims Support
  Detail-Oriented & Process-Driven Planning Approach
  Team Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination
  Strong Documentation & Report Preparation Skills
  Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
  Time Management & Ability to Work Under Pressure