Planning Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Prepare, update, and control detailed project schedules using MS Project or Primavera.
• Define milestones, critical paths, and resource requirements to ensure on-time delivery.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting
• Track project progress versus baseline; analyze delays and recommend recovery actions.
• Generate weekly/monthly progress reports and dashboards for management and clients.
• Cost & Resource Control
• Monitor budgets, resource utilization, and productivity to prevent cost overruns.
• Ensure project execution aligns with financial and operational targets.
• Quality & Output Check
• Align planning activities with quality standards and contractual deliverables.
• Verify planned versus actual output to maintain performance benchmarks.
• Risk Analysis & Mitigation
• Identify risks related to schedule, resources, or cost; prepare contingency plans.
• Support management in making informed decisions through data-driven forecasts.
• Coordination & Stakeholder Communication
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, and construction teams for synchronized execution.
• Interact with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely approvals and updates.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate records, schedules, and reports for contractual and audit purposes.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, industry codes, and safety protocols.
• Project Closure Support
• Assist in preparing as-built schedules, final reports, and lessons learned documents.
• Provide inputs for improving planning systems and processes in future projects.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Primavera and MS Project for scheduling and project control.
• Strong knowledge of project management concepts, cost control, and resource planning.
• Good understanding of construction processes, contracts, and quality control systems.
• Analytical skills for delay analysis, forecasting, and productivity improvement.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities for multi-stakeholder environments.
• Advanced MS Excel and report presentation skills.

Educational Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (mandatory).
• Certification in Primavera or MS Project (preferred).
• Additional training in project management is an advantage.

Experience:

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in project planning and control.
• Must have successfully planned and delivered at least 2–3 mid-to-large scale projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Panaji, Goa: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Planning engineering: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person