Planning Engineer

Job Description (JD) Planning Engineer (Residential Projects)

Position Title

Planning Engineer Residential Projects

Department

Project Management / Project Controls

Reporting To

Planning Manager / Project Director

Location

Project Site / Corporate Office

Job Summary

The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules for residential construction projects. The role involves preparing detailed project plans, tracking progress, identifying schedule risks, and coordinating with project stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery. The candidate should possess strong expertise in project planning tools, construction sequencing, and progress monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules and work breakdown structures (WBS) using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Prepare baseline schedules, look-ahead plans, and recovery schedules.
• Define project milestones, critical paths, and resource requirements.
• Establish planning standards and scheduling methodologies for residential projects.

Monitoring & Progress Tracking

• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly project progress against approved schedules.
• Track construction activities and identify delays or deviations.
• Conduct schedule variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain updated project schedules and progress records.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, architects, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Attend progress review meetings and provide schedule updates.
• Ensure alignment between design, procurement, and construction activities.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare weekly and monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and progress presentations.
• Generate S-Curves, productivity reports, and milestone trackers.
• Prepare project status reports highlighting risks, delays, and mitigation actions.
• Maintain planning documentation and project records.

Risk & Resource Management

• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and potential bottlenecks.
• Assist in resource planning and manpower forecasting.
• Support delay analysis, impact assessments, and recovery planning.

Project Controls

• Support earned value management (EVM) and project performance measurement.
• Monitor key project KPIs related to schedule and progress.
• Collaborate with commercial and procurement teams for schedule integration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Certification in Primavera P6 preferred.
• PMP certification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 3-8 years of experience in planning and scheduling of residential construction projects.
• Experience in high-rise residential buildings, townships, villas, or mixed-use developments preferred.
• Exposure to project monitoring, reporting, and project controls processes.