Planning Engineer

Job Description Planning Engineer

Location: Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Position Title

Planning Engineer

Location

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Department

Project Planning & Execution

Reports To

Project Manager / Planning Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Planning Engineer to join our project team in Tirupati. The candidate will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, monitoring progress, resource planning, preparing project reports, and ensuring timely completion of construction activities. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills with experience in construction project planning and control.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Prepare baseline programs, work breakdown structures (WBS), and project execution plans.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify delays or risks.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for management review.
• Coordinate with site execution teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Analyze project performance and recommend corrective actions to recover schedule slippages.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and resource deployment plans.
• Track manpower, machinery, materials, and productivity against planned targets.
• Conduct delay analysis and prepare recovery plans when required.
• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and cost monitoring activities.
• Participate in project review meetings and present planning updates.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and planning databases.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, contractual requirements, and project timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Certification or training in Primavera P6 will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of construction planning methodologies and project controls.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, and Primavera P6.

Experience

• 3 to 8 years of experience in planning and scheduling of building, commercial, residential, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in high-rise building projects will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Resource Planning
• Progress Monitoring
• Delay Analysis
• Cost Control & Forecasting
• Project Coordination
• Report Preparation
• Risk Management
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Ability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely preparation of project schedules and reports.
• Achievement of project milestones as per baseline schedule.
• Effective monitoring and control of project progress.
• Resource utilization efficiency.
• Accuracy of project forecasting and reporting.
• Reduction in schedule deviations and delays.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary as per industry standards.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Medical and statutory benefits as per company policy.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Self-driven and proactive professional.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to work at project sites in and around Tirupati.