Project Planner

PRASA Infocom & Power Solutions; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Pune is seeking an experienced Project Planner to support planning and scheduling for datacentre projects. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of project planning experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, tracking project progress, and ensuring timely execution of project deliverables. Competitive salary is open for discussion.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in project planning for MEP/construction/engineering/datacentre projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project is required.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using MS Project & other tools.
• Track project milestones, dependencies, and progress against planned timelines.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, and Site Teams for schedule updates.

Skills

Project planning

Coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Datacenters | Critical Infrastructure | MEP | Engineering Projects

Position Type: Full-Time (WFO only)

Salary: Open for discussion

Role Overview

Prasa Infocom & Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Project Planner (2 3 Years) to support planning and scheduling for our datacentre and critical infrastructure projects.
The role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and ensuring timelines are met for smooth project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using MS Project & other tools
• Track project milestones, dependencies, and progress against planned timelines.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, and Site Teams for schedule updates.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports, dashboards, and delay analysis.
• Identify potential schedule risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in planning project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.
• Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Support bid proposals with preliminary planning inputs.
• Maintain documentation for schedules, reports, and revisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil) or related field.
• 2 3 years of experience in project planning for MEP / construction / engineering / datacentre projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Understanding of project sequencing, WBS, and scheduling methodologies.
• Knowledge of MEP systems or datacenter infrastructure will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to work under tight timelines.
• Problem-solving mindset with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and functions.