About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Planning Engineer to join a multinational conglomerate specializing in the development, management, and leasing of high-profile commercial spaces, including shopping malls, hypermarkets, and 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 productive 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 or B.
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• 1–2 years of professional practical experience in construction, infrastructure, or real estate project planning
• Experience working within India
• Construction Planning
• Delay Analysis
• Critical Path Analysis
• Resource Planning
• Monitoring project timelines
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Risk assessment
• Coordination and stakeholder management
• Verbal and written communication
• Fluency in Malayalam
• Ability to work on-site in Cochin Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)
• Experience in high-rise buildings
• Experience in commercial developments
• Experience in residential developments
• Certification in Primavera P6
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Professional Project Management certifications
• Residency in or willingness to relocate to Cochin for the long term Benefits & Perks
• Competitive monthly salary of 40,000
• Opportunity to work with a leading multinational conglomerate on high-profile commercial projects
• Collaborative environment with exposure to multidisciplinary teams and large-scale infrastructure
• Professional growth and development within a structured project management framework

📌 Planning Engineer (Kochi)
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