Planning Engineer

Cochin · Onsite

Full-time

2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

? INR 40k / mo

Must Have Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Project Planning

Scheduling

Resource Planning

Progress Reporting

Cost Control

Time Control

Risk Analysis

Delay Analysis

Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-solving

Risk Assessment

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Preferred Skills

High-rise buildings

Commercial developments

Mixed-use projects

Residential developments

Primavera P6 Certification

PMP Certification

Project Management Certification

About the RoleWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Planning Engineer to join a multinational conglomerate specializing in the development, management, and leasing of high-profile commercial spaces, including shopping malls, hypermarkets, and mixed-use retail developments. Based in Cochin, this on-site role is a vital part of the Projects team, reporting directly to the Project Manager. You will be responsible for the comprehensive preparation, monitoring, and control of project schedules, ensuring the timely and efficient execution of construction activities.

This position requires a professional who can effectively coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to deliver projects within approved timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

- Project Planning & • Scheduling:

Develop detailed project schedules, baseline programs, work breakdown structures (WBS), milestones, and activity sequencing. Create master schedules, look-ahead schedules,



recovery plans, and catch-up programs.
- Project Monitoring & • Control:

Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress against approved schedules. Identify critical activities, potential delays, and schedule risks. Analyze planned vs. actual progress and recommend corrective actions.
- Resource Planning: Prepare and manage manpower, equipment, and material deployment schedules.

Coordinate with procurement and site teams to ensure resource availability and monitor productivity.

- Progress Reporting: Generate weekly and monthly progress reports, project dashboards, S-curves, histograms, and KPI reports. Present schedule updates during project review meetings.
- Cost & • Time Control:

Integrate schedule and cost information to support budget tracking. Monitor earned value indicators and assist in the preparation of cash flow forecasts.
- Risk & • Delay Analysis:

Identify scheduling risks and implement mitigation strategies. Perform delay analysis, impact assessments, and assist in the preparation of extension of time (EOT) claims.
- Coordination & • Communication:

Act as a liaison between architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams. Ensure accurate communication of planning data to all stakeholders.




- Documentation & • Compliance:

Maintain rigorous project records, planning revisions, and documentation. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company project management procedures.

Requirements (Must-Have Skills)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- 2–3 years of professional practical experience in construction, infrastructure, or real estate project planning.
- Construction Planning & • Delay Analysis – Critical path analysis, resource planning, and monitoring project timelines

- Proficiency in Primavera P6.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment skills.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work on-site in Cochin.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)
- Experience in high-rise buildings, commercial developments, mixed-use projects, or residential developments.
- Certification in Primavera P6.
- PMP or other professional Project Management certifications.
- Candidates based in or willing to relocate to Cochin for the long term.

Perks & • Perks
- Competitive monthly salary of 40,000.
- Prospect to work with a leading multinational conglomerate on high-profile commercial projects.
- Collaborative environment with exposure to multidisciplinary teams and large-scale infrastructure.
- Qualified growth and development within a structured project management framework.

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