Planning Engineer

Mahendra Homes Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru South; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

M5 Mahendra Group in Bangalore South is seeking an Engineer – Planning to support the Manager – Planning in preparing, updating, and monitoring project schedules in MSP, developing WBS, baseline programs, and look-ahead plans, while ensuring accurate daily and weekly progress tracking.

You will work closely with site teams, QA/QC, HSE, and MEP colleagues to capture progress data, perform variance analysis, and assist in recovery planning to ensure timely execution of high-rise and Mivan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Civil Engineering.
• 3–6 years of planning experience with exposure to Mivan/aluminum formwork projects.
• MS Project proficiency (Primavera exposure is a plus).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager – Planning in preparing and updating project schedules in MSP.
• Prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), baseline programs, and look-aheadschedules.
• 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.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Progress tracking

Education

Civil Engineering - Bachelor's/Diploma

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Bangalore South, India | Posted on 10/13/2026

M5 Mahendra Group is a Bengaluru-headquartered multi-conglomerate with over 35 years of experience across Infrastructure, Residential, Retail, Finance, Agri, and Hospitality, with a strong presence across South India.

Over the years, the group has delivered projects that support urban development and long-term growth in the region. Our work is based on consistent quality, timely execution, and strong working relationships.

We follow clear processes and practical decision-making, with a focus on steady and sustainable growth. Each project is planned and executed with long-term use in mind.

People are central to our organization. At M5 Mahendra Group, we provide a work environment that encourages learning, teamwork, and career growth across multiple business verticals, giving our teams the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the nation’s future.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Engineer – Planning supports the Manager –Planning in preparing, updating, and monitoring project schedules in MSP. Therole focuses on developing structured planning inputs, including WBS, baselineschedules, and look-ahead plans, while ensuring accurate daily and weeklyprogress tracking. The Engineer works closely with site teams to capturereliable progress data, supports activity monitoring, and assists in deviationanalysis to ensure timely execution and adherence to project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager – Planning in preparing andupdating project schedules in MSP.
• Prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), baseline programs, and look-aheadschedules.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports and track projectperformance.
• Interface with execution, QA/QC, HSE, and MEP teams to capture accurateprogress data.
• Monitor progress of Mivan cycles and update activity trackers.
• Perform variance analysis, track delays, and support mitigation and recoveryplanning.
• Assist in critical path analysis and highlight delays to the PlanningManager.
• Update project dashboards and circulate schedule deviations to stakeholders.
• Follow up with site engineers and subcontractors to ensure timely reportingof daily progress.
• Coordinate with site teams, contractors, and consultants for smoothexecution.
• Plan and allocate resources (labour, materials, and equipment) effectively.
• Ensure alignment of construction activities with high-rise and Mivansequencing 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.
• 3–6 years of experience in planning, with exposure to Mivan/aluminum formworkprojects.
• 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 constructionsequencing.
• 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.