Planning Engineer

Shavish Group; Krishnagiri District, Pune District, Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shavish Group in India is seeking a Senior Engineer Planning to drive project scheduling, resource planning, and cost control for civil construction programs. You will develop and update schedules, track progress, prepare dashboards, and highlight risks to keep milestones on track.

The role requires extensive experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel, plus strong knowledge of construction processes and contract management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma/Construction Management.
• 10–15 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update project schedules using Primavera/MS Project.
• Forecast and allocate manpower, materials and equipment.
• Track daily, weekly and monthly progress against baseline schedules; prepare progress reports and variance analyses.
• Assist in preparing budget estimates and cash flow forecasts; monitor expenditures.
• Liaise with project managers, site engineers and contractors; conduct progress and risk review meetings.

Skills

Scheduling

Project planning

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Job description

The Senior Engineer Planning is responsible for preparing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules to ensure timely execution of construction projects. The role involves resource planning, progress tracking, cost monitoring, and coordination with project teams to achieve contractual milestones and optimize efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering / Diploma / Construction Management.
• 10-15 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and contract management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Scheduling

• Develop and update project schedules using Primavera/MS Project.
• Align schedules with contractual milestones and deadlines.

2. Resource Planning

• Forecast and allocate manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor resource utilization and highlight bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with procurement and HR for timely availability.

3. Progress Monitoring

• Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress against baseline schedules.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and variance analyses.
• Highlight delays and propose corrective actions.

4. Cost & Budget Control

• Assist in preparing budget estimates and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor expenditures against planned budgets.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization.

5. Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with project managers, site engineers, and contractors.
• Conduct review meetings to discuss progress and risks.
• Provide technical clarifications related to planning and scheduling.