Senior Planning Engineer

Godawari Harsh Constructions; Ranchi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Godawari Harsh Constructions in Ranchi is seeking a Head Office Planning Engineer with 7+ years of planning experience for road projects. You will develop and maintain complex project schedules, coordinate with site teams and managers, and drive timely execution aligned with milestones.

You will prepare WBS, track progress, and support cost and time optimization while ensuring clear stakeholder reporting. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and MS Office skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience in road projects and construction planning.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities.
• Proficiency with planning software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers and site teams.
• Prepare work breakdown structures and track progress.
• Assist in resource planning for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor performance, identify delays or risks, and propose corrective actions.
• Support reporting and documentation for stakeholders.
• Contribute to cost and time optimization.
• Improve planning and project control processes.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Progress monitoring

Risk analysis

Reporting

Communication

Excel

Planning software

Coordination

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office suite

Planning software

Job description

Role & responsibilities

This is a full-time, Head Office Planning Engineer role based in Ranchi. The Planning Engineer will develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate with project managers and site teams, and ensure alignment of construction activities with project milestones. Daily tasks include preparing work breakdown structures, tracking progress, updating project timelines, and assisting in resource planning for labor, materials, and equipment. The role involves monitoring project performance, identifying delays or risks, and proposing corrective actions to keep projects on track. The Planning Engineer will also support reporting and documentation for stakeholders, assist in cost and time optimization, and contribute to continuous improvement of planning and project control processes.

KRA Involves

• Project planning & scheduling
• Daily/weekly/monthly progress monitoring
• Target vs. achievement & delay analysis
• Critical path & recovery planning
• Manpower, machinery & material planning
• Cost & budget monitoring
• Billing/revenue coordination (not mandatory)
• DPR, WPR, MPR & MIS reporting
• Coordination with Site, Purchase, Stores, Mechanical, Billing & Accounts teams

Qualifications

• Project planning and production planning skills, with the ability to develop and manage detailed construction schedules.
• Strong analytical skills and project control capabilities for monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing corrective measures.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with site teams, contractors, and stakeholders, and preparing clear reports and presentations.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies and standards, specially in road projects.
• Proficiency with planning and scheduling software and MS Office tools.
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline; relevant planning or project management certifications are an advantage.
• Ability to work in Ranchi, manage multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced project environment.
• Understanding of safety regulations, quality control practices, and basic contract and tender documentation is beneficial.

Required Skills

• 7+ years relevant experience in Planning.
• Road project experience only.
• Strong Excel & planning/reporting skills.
• Good analytical & coordination skills.