Senior Planning Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to lead project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and coordination for a large-scale institutional construction project near Jaipur. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring project timelines, cost controls, and resource planning are effectively managed and aligned with contractual commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare detailed baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project.
• Develop WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) aligned with project scope.
• Create manpower histograms, resource loading plans, and cash flow projections.
• Establish project milestones in line with contractual requirements.

2. Monitoring & Control

• Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress against baseline schedules.
• Conduct delay analysis and prepare recovery plans.
• Identify critical path activities and suggest mitigation measures.
• Generate MIS reports for senior management and client meetings.

3. Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with site execution teams, procurement, design consultants, and subcontractors.
• Conduct weekly review meetings and prepare MOMs.
• Support Project Manager in progress presentations to clients.
• Prepare client billing backup documents linked with physical progress.

4. Cost & Resource Management

• Assist in cost monitoring and budget tracking.
• Analyze productivity rates and resource utilization.
• Support procurement planning in coordination with materials department.

5. Risk & Claims Management

• Identify project risks and maintain risk register.
• Assist in Extension of Time (EOT) claims and delay documentation.
• Maintain proper documentation for contractual correspondence.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in MSP/Primavera P6 (Mandatory).
• Sound knowledge of institutional construction methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Understanding of contractual clauses (FIDIC or similar).
• Ability to handle multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Excel (Advanced level preferred).

Preferred Experience

• Experience in institutional, hospital, university, or large campus projects.
• Exposure to projects valued above 100 Cr.
• Experience working with reputed developers or EPC contractors.
• Experience close to 15 years or more.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Adherence to approved project timelines.
• Accuracy of planning reports and forecasts.
• Timely identification of project risks.
• Effective coordination across departments.
• Support in achieving project completion within schedule and budget.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Project Manager / Project Director
• Coordinates with: Site Engineers, QA/QC, Procurement, Billing, and Client Representatives

Compensation

• As per industry standards
• Accommodation / Site Allowances (if applicable)