Central Planner & Estimator (Project Coordinator)

Were Hiring: Central Planner & Estimator(Project Coordinator) (Office-Based)

Location: Calicut, Kerala

Company: Carino Construction

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: 25,000 35,000 / month

Were looking for a logic-first Central Planner & Estimator to run the planning and estimation engine for multiple construction sites from our central office.

This is not a site role.

This is a planning, estimation, and systems role.

If you enjoy Excel more than site visits, you can just read on.

The Role

You will act as the central brain of operations, responsible for:

• Planning materials and quantities in advance for multiple sites
• Creating BOQs and material forecasts from drawings
• Ensuring zero stockouts through disciplined planning
• Working extensively with Excel, ERP tools, and internal systems
• Coordinating with site teams to ensure execution follows the plan
• Maintaining accurate, clean, and auditable planning data

Do NOT Apply If

• You dislike Excel or spreadsheets
• You think estimation is guesswork
• You prefer field work over office-based planning
• You are reactive instead of structured

This role has zero tolerance for chaos.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Strong logical and analytical thinking
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, lookups, structured sheets)
• Ability to read drawings and convert them into material quantities
• Clear professional communication (English)
• Comfortable learning ERP and planning tools
• High ownership and accountability
• Must be based in Calicut or nearby (on-site role)

Preferred Profile

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Civil Engineering
• 13 years experience in estimation / planning
• Experience with ERP or construction planning tools
• Disciplined freshers with strong Excel skills may apply

Probation (Mandatory)

• 3-month probation
• Salary starts at the lower end of the range
• After 90 days of zero-error execution, the salary will be reviewed and finalized

IMPORTANT: How to Apply (Read Carefully)

Applications that dont follow instructions will be rejected immediately.

• How to Apply: Click "Apply" on this LinkedIn post or reply directly to this post with your interest
• In the application, attach an Excel sheet breaking down the materials needed for 1000 Sq Ft of Brickwork (Blocks, Cement, Sand). Show your math.
• Do NOT call or WhatsApp - any calls/messages will be disqualified.

Why This Role Is Different

You are not a junior engineer.

You are the planner who tells the system what to do.

• If structure, logic, and precision excite you, this role will reward you.