Planning Engineer

LEIGHTON INDIA CONTRACTORS PRIVATE LIMITED; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Planning Engineer responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules for high-rise building projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Project is essential, with additional knowledge of Primavera P6 being advantageous. This full-time position involves close coordination with project teams to ensure timely delivery and effective progress tracking.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and monitoring of high-rise building projects.
• Strong proficiency in MS Project; knowledge of Primavera P6 will be an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in micro schedule development, resource monitoring, and progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain baseline project schedules aligned with contract requirements.
• Prepare and update schedules to ensure effective coordination.
• Track and monitor daily site progress against planned activities.

Skills

Excellent skills in preparing structured reports and presentations

Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization for progress monitoring

Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams under strict timelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

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The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules for a high-rise building project. The role requires close coordination with the project team to ensure timely progress tracking, resource monitoring, and preparation of periodic progress reports for management and client review.

Overview

Planning Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating with site teams, and preparing progress reports for management and client review to ensure timely delivery of high-rise building projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain baseline project schedules in MS Project (or Primavera, if required) aligned with contract requirements and approved construction methodology.
• Prepare and update schedules / look-ahead programmes to ensure effective short-term planning and coordination.
• Track and monitor daily site progress against planned activities, identifying delays or deviations and reporting critical issues.
• Prepare and submit Daily Progress Reports, Weekly Progress Reports, Monthly Progress Reports (with narratives, charts, and S-curves), and Monthly Programme.
• Monitor resource deployment (labour, plant, and materials) against planned requirements and highlight shortages or overutilization.
• Conduct periodic variance analysis between planned vs actual progress and recommend corrective measures.
• Assist in preparing recovery schedules and mitigation plans in case of slippages.
• Coordinate with site execution teams, subcontractors, and management to resolve planning and scheduling-related issues.
• Support in contractual claims preparation related to delays and disruptions, if required.
• Monitor programme on a daily basis with corresponding daily revenue tracking.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and monitoring of high-rise building projects.
• Strong proficiency in MS Project; knowledge of Primavera P6 will be an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in micro schedule development, resource monitoring, and progress reporting.
• Familiarity with contract requirements, project controls, and construction methodologies.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

Skills Required

• Excellent skills in preparing structured reports and presentations.
• Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization for progress monitoring.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams under strict timelines.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Engineering

Industries

• Building Construction
• Real Estate
• Civil Engineering