Planning Engineer Civil

GMS ELEGANT BUILDERS (I) PVT LTD; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

GMS Elegant Builders is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to lead master scheduling for building and industrial projects across Tamil Nadu. You will develop, update, and monitor schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to baselines.

The role requires 9+ years of planning experience in construction, with strong communication skills to interface with PMC teams and clients. This is a full-time position based in Chennai.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
• 9+ years of planning experience in buildings or industrial construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project schedules using Primavera P6/MS Project.
• Serve as technical contact for PMC and clients, presenting progress and mitigation plans.
• Track site progress against baselines and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate resources and monitor earned value management (EVM).

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Education

BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

GMS Elegant Builders is a fast-growing force in the construction sector, delivering landmark building and industrial projects with precision. Backed by a robust annual turnover of over ₹400 crores, with operations across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Noida.

Responsibilities

• Master Scheduling: Develop, update, and monitor comprehensive project schedules (Primavera P6 / MS Project) for building and industrial projects.
• PMC & Client Management: Act as the primary technical point of contact for Project Management Consultants (PMC) and clients, presenting progress reports, look-ahead plans, and mitigation strategies.
• Progress Monitoring: Track daily/weekly/monthly site progress against baseline schedules, identifying bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions.
• Resource & Cost Control: Coordinate resource allocation (manpower, machinery, and materials) and monitor earned value management (EVM).

Qualifications

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: 9+ years of relevant planning experience in Buildings and/or Industrial construction.

Required Skills

• Software Skills: Hands-on expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills with proven experience dealing directly with demanding clients and PMC teams.