Project Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Pune, India, is seeking a Planning Engineer to develop, monitor, and update project schedules, coordinating with site teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will use Primavera P6, MS Project and Excel to forecast progress, manage risks, and prepare regular reports for management and clients, while aligning schedules with budgets and cash flow projections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules (baseline, weekly, monthly) and define WBS.
• Monitor progress, prepare weekly/monthly reports, and flag delays.
• Coordinate with site engineers, PMs, procurement and subcontractors.
• Ensure schedules align with budgets and cash flow; assist in EoT claims.
• Maintain schedule documentation and compliance with standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring that construction activities are completed on time and within budget. The role involves using project management tools and techniques to plan resources, forecast progress, and report deviations from the baseline schedule.

About the Role

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules (baseline, weekly, and monthly) using tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent software.
• Define project scope, work breakdown structure (WBS), and key milestones.
• Identify critical paths, dependencies, and potential risks to project timelines.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Track project progress against the baseline schedule.
• Prepare and update weekly/monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Highlight delays, analyse causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Forecast completion dates and evaluate time impacts due to changes or variations.

Coordination

• Collaborate with site engineers, project managers, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure accurate schedule data.
• Support project control meetings and client presentations.
• Coordinate with the cost control team to align schedules with budgets and cash flow projections.

Resource Planning

• Plan manpower, equipment, and material requirements in line with the project timeline.
• Identify resource constraints and propose adjustments to optimize utilization.

Risk & Change Management

• Assess the impact of design changes, site conditions, and other variations on the project schedule.
• Assist in preparing Extension of Time (EoT) claims and delay analysis reports.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain schedule-related documentation and ensure compliance with company standards and contractual obligations.
• Support preparation of project control procedures and progress measurement systems.

About You

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience: Typically, 8–10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling within the construction industry (buildings, infrastructure, or industrial projects).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel. Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and project management principles. Familiarity with EPC contracts, FIDIC, and EoT claim preparation is an advantage.
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills. Strong communication and reporting ability. Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live, working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from it. Being part of a growing global company. Career development and promotion from within culture. An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging our specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers. With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history. In 2023, we generated $9.5 billion in revenue from our core services. To learn more, visit www.careers.cushmanwakefield.com.