Job Title

Planning Engineer Civil

Department

Projects / Planning

Reporting To

Project Manager / Planning Manager

Job Location

Project Site / Head Office (as applicable)

Job Summary

The Planning Engineer (Civil) is responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling construction activities to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and safety standards. The role involves preparing project schedules, tracking progress, coordinating with various stakeholders, and generating project reports.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare detailed project schedules using project management software.
- Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project milestones, and activity sequencing.
- Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
- Identify project delays and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure timely execution.
- Track manpower, materials, machinery, and productivity.
- Monitor project costs and support cost control activities.
- Conduct schedule variance and critical path analysis.
- Prepare recovery plans for delayed activities.
- Review engineering drawings and construction methodology for planning purposes.
- Participate in project review meetings and present planning updates.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
- Maintain project documentation and planning records.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).




- Certification in Project Management (PMP/Primavera/MS Project) is an added advantage.

Experience

- 7–12 years of experience in planning and scheduling civil construction projects.
- Experience in industrial, commercial, infrastructure, or residential projects is preferred.

Technical Skills

- Proficiency in Primavera P6.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD for drawing interpretation.
- Understanding of project scheduling, resource planning, and cost control.
- Familiarity with construction methodologies and contract management.

Soft Skills

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Robust communication and presentation skills.
- Leadership and coordination skills.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Schedule adherence (%)
- Project milestone achievement
- Timely submission of project reports
- Schedule variance reduction
- Resource utilization efficiency
- Cost variance monitoring
- Delay identification and recovery planning
- Client and management reporting accuracy

Preferred Industry Experience

- Construction
- Infrastructure
- Industrial Projects
- EPC Projects
- High-rise Buildings
- Commercial & Residential Construction

Working Conditions

- Based at construction project sites with occasional travel to Head Office and client locations.
- Willingness to work extended hours as required to meet project deadlines.

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