Planning Engineer

A planning engineer in construction manages the timeline, resources, and workflow of a project. They create detailed schedules, track daily progress, forecast potential delays, and coordinate with contractors and managers to ensure work stays on time and within budget. [1, 2]As part of a broader industry consensus on Quora, a planning engineer's duties change across different stages of a build.

[1]Pre-Construction Phase

• Study the contract, drawings, and bill of quantities (BOQ) to set a project baseline.
• Build a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and sequence construction activities.
• Create master schedules using tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Forecast lead times for material procurement and equipment delivery.

Project Execution Phase

• Track actual site progress against the baseline schedule.
• Update and maintain look-ahead schedules (weekly or monthly plans).
• Monitor labor, material, and equipment allocation to prevent shortages.
• Identify bottlenecks early and propose recovery plans for delayed tasks.
• Measure performance using Earned Value Management (EVM).

Project Closeout Phase

• Coordinate final testing, commissioning, and client handover tasks.
• Compile as-built schedules and completion reports.
• Document delay claims or variations if project timelines shifted due to external factors

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person