Chief Planning Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling:

  Prepare and maintain Master Schedules, Baseline Programs, and micro-level timelines for all project stages. Create WBS and align schedules with design deliverables, procurement, MEP activities, civil works, finishing, and external development.

• Planning to Prevent Delays:

  Identify potential delays early through structural planning and weekly reviews. Recommend corrective steps before issues escalate and support Project Managers in developing short-term and long-term execution plans.

• Coordination & Consultant Meetings:

  Plan, schedule, and conduct regular meetings with architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other specialized consultants. Ensure drawings, technical clarifications, and design dependencies are addressed in advance to avoid delays.

• Collaboration with Project Managers & Site Teams:

  Work closely with Project Managers and engineers to ensure seamless communication and planning. Help site teams in sequencing, material planning, manpower planning, and preparing look-ahead schedules.

• Delay Analysis & Recovery Planning:

  Conduct critical path analysis to predict and prevent delays. Propose catch-up plans when deviations occur and support EOT evaluations and contractor claims with factual timelines.

• Standardisation & Reporting:

  Maintain standardized planning formats across all projects, ensure timely reporting and accurate data collection from site teams, and prepare weekly/monthly progress dashboards and summaries for management.

• Management Interface:

  Provide Management with clear, timely visibility of project timelines, risks, and overall progress. Assist in strategic planning, project sequencing, budgeting, and forecasting.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
• M.Tech / PG in Construction or Project Management (preferred)
• 12-20 years of planning experience across residential, commercial, IT/ITES, or mixed-use projects
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, drawings, MEP integration, and site workflows
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• A proactive approach to identifying and eliminating delays through planning