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

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