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Planning Project Engineer Job Description
Position OverviewThe Planning Project Engineer plays a critical role in developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules and plans to ensure successful project delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling Develops comprehensive project schedules using industry-standard software (Primavera P6, MS Project). Creates detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and establishes critical path milestones. Coordinates with project teams to define task dependencies, durations, and resource requirements.
Schedule Management & Monitoring Tracks project progress against baseline schedules and identifies potential delays or bottlenecks. Conducts regular schedule analysis and updates forecasts. Prepares progress reports highlighting variances, risks, and recovery plans. Facilitates schedule coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
Risk Analysis & Mitigation Identifies schedule risks and develops mitigation strategies. Performs what-if scenario analysis to evaluate alternative approaches. Maintains risk registers and recommends proactive measures to keep projects on track.
Coordination & Communication Collaborates with project managers, engineers,
contractors, and clients to align planning activities. Provides schedule inputs for project reviews and stakeholder presentations. Ensures effective communication of schedule changes and their implications across project teams.
Documentation & Reporting Maintains accurate project documentation including schedules, progress reports, and change logs. Prepares executive-level dashboards and detailed technical reports. Documents lessons learned and best practices for future projects.
Required QualificationsEducation & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or controls within construction, engineering, or real estate development environments.
Technical Skills Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project. Strong understanding of critical path methodology (CPM) and earned value management (EVM). Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination is advantageous. Knowledge of construction processes, procurement cycles, and permitting requirements.
Core Competencies Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple complex schedules simultaneously. Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Preferred QualificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) or Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification. Experience in commercial real estate,
infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects. Familiarity with Lean Construction principles and Last Planner System methodologies.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is significant to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
📌 Planning Project Engineer (India)
🏢 JLL
📍 India