Planning & Cost Control Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project baseline programmes, detailed schedules and work plans in line with project requirements.
• Prepare, monitor and update weekly and monthly project progress reports.
• Monitor actual project progress against planned/baseline schedules and identify deviations.
• Prepare and update project schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project / Bar Charts.
• Prepare project cost estimates, budgets and cost monitoring reports.
• Track quantities, materials consumed and work executed, including reconciliation of quantities.
• Verify and monitor RA Bills, BOQ quantities, variation statements and work measurements.
• Monitor project cash flow and identify potential cost overruns and financial deviations.
• Coordinate closely with Site, Billing, Procurement, QA/QC and Project Management teams.
• Analyze project delays, identify critical activities and prepare recovery / mitigation plans.
• Maintain proper project planning documentation, MIS reports and cost-control records.
• Provide management with regular updates on project progress, cost status, delays and risks.
• Ensure projects are completed within the approved budget, contractual requirements and scheduled timelines.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Planning, Project Controls and Cost Management, preferably in Civil Construction/Building Projects.
• Hands-on experience in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, baseline programme, progress monitoring and delay analysis.
• Good understanding of BOQ, RA Bills, quantity reconciliation, cost estimation and budget monitoring.
• Experience in cost control, cash-flow monitoring and project MIS reporting.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and project reporting.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Project, Billing, Procurement, QA/QC and Site teams.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates with experience in large-scale construction/building projects will be preferred.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive Salary based on experience and technical expertise
• Performance-based incentives (if applicable)
• Annual salary review based on performance and company policy
• Leaves as per company policy
• Provident Fund (PF) and other statutory benefits as applicable
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
• Exposure to large-scale Civil & Building Construction Projects
• Opportunity to work with experienced Project Management and Technical Teams
• Training and skill-development opportunities