A planning engineer in construction manages the timeline, resources, and workflow of a project. They create detailed schedules, track daily progress, forecast potential delays, and coordinate with contractors and managers to ensure work stays on time and within budget. [1, 2]As part of a broader industry consensus on Quora, a planning engineer's duties change across different stages of a build.

[1]Pre-Construction Phase
- Study the contract, drawings, and bill of quantities (BOQ) to set a project baseline.
- Build a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and sequence construction activities.
- Create master schedules using tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
- Forecast lead times for material procurement and equipment delivery.

Project Execution Phase
- Track actual site progress against the baseline schedule.




- Update and maintain look-ahead schedules (weekly or monthly plans).
- Monitor labor, material, and equipment allocation to prevent shortages.
- Identify bottlenecks early and propose recovery plans for delayed tasks.
- Measure performance using Earned Value Management (EVM).

Project Closeout Phase
- Coordinate final testing, commissioning, and client handover tasks.
- Compile as-built schedules and completion reports.
- Document delay claims or variations if project timelines shifted due to external factors

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Planning Engineer (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Magma Hospitallity Service
📍 Ahmedabad