Planning Engineer - Project & Material Planning (Construction)

Company: Imperial Lifestyle Pvt Ltd
Location: Vasai-Nalasopara, Palghar Dist., Maharashtra
Department: Project Planning & Control
Reports to: Director – Operations
Experience: 3–5 years in project and material planning within real estate or construction projects

Job Summary:

Imperial Lifestyle Pvt Ltd is hiring a highly organized and detail-focused Planning Engineer to lead project scheduling and material planning for construction projects. This role is essential in coordinating with site execution teams and the procurement department to ensure timely availability of construction materials in line with project timelines and execution plans. The engineer will also track resource allocation, material usage, and vendor performance to support seamless project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:Project Scheduling & Planning:

· Develop and maintain comprehensive project timelines for residential and commercial developments.

· Use Primavera P6, or MS Project, and ERP tools to monitor progress and update schedules.

· Conduct critical path analysis to highlight key milestones and dependencies.

· Align project schedules with statutory approvals, construction sequencing, and design releases.

· Report progress, risks, and delays to senior management with mitigation strategies.

Material Planning & Coordination:

· Plan material requirements based on construction schedules, drawing releases, and work fronts.

· Coordinate closely with site teams to understand actual material consumption and upcoming needs.

· Work with the procurement team to raise timely purchase requests and follow up on delivery schedules.

· Develop and monitor Material Requirement Plans (MRP) and Material Delivery Schedules (MDS).

· Flag material shortages, delivery issues, or overstocking risks proactively.

· Ensure that material planning considers lead times, logistics constraints, and storage capacities at site.

· Track and document material usage vs. budget for reconciliation and cost control.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Compliance:

· Maintain close coordination with design, execution, and procurement teams.

· Assist in developing planning SOPs and dashboards for better transparency and control.

Key Skills & Competencies:

· Strong understanding of construction material types, procurement cycles, and site logistics.

· Expertise in MS Project, Primavera P6, and ERP systems.

· Advanced Excel skills for planning, tracking, and data visualization.

· Effective communicator with ability to coordinate between site engineers, procurement officers, and vendors.

· Familiarity with construction sequencing, inventory control, and material reconciliation processes.

· Strong analytical thinking, with problem-solving and prioritization skills.

Educational Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

Working Conditions:

· Location: Vasai-Nalasopara, Palghar Dist., MH

· Travel: Required to project sites for coordination and audits

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person