Planning Engineer

About Company

The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) Vertical Business is reimagining Indian real estate by building a differentiated, pan-India development platform across residential and commercial segments. Focused on innovation, transparency, and technology, this vertical creates consumer-centric brands spanning boutique luxury, premium luxury, and progressive housing. With a strong presence across metros and emerging growth centers, the business aims to redefine how homes are built, owned, and experienced. By combining design excellence, process innovation, and a digital-first approach, HoABL Vertical Business is shaping the future of real estate and setting new benchmarks for modern urban living in India.

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented planning professional to support project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control across real estate/construction projects. The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to drive project timelines through effective planning and reporting mechanisms.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring realistic planning and timely execution of project milestones.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules, identify critical path activities, and highlight potential delays and risks.
• Recommend corrective actions, recovery plans, and schedule optimization measures to achieve project timelines.
• Prepare and track project dashboards, MIS reports, progress reports, and management presentations.
• Collect, validate, and consolidate weekly/fortnightly progress updates from project sites and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular project review meetings, track action items, prepare Minutes of Meeting (MoM), and ensure timely closure of identified concerns.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Design, Procurement, Contracts, Construction, Finance, and Project Management to facilitate project delivery.
• Analyze productivity trends, resource utilization, project performance metrics, and key project data to support decision-making.
• Support management with project status updates, forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Visit project sites as required to review progress, validate schedules, and resolve planning-related challenges.
• Develop a strong understanding of the project lifecycle, from approvals and design development through execution, handover, and closeout.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, planning methodologies, and emerging construction technologies.

Key Competencies

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Monitoring & Project Controls
• Analytical Thinking & Data Interpretation
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Problem Solving & Decision Support
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Stakeholder Management
• Result-Oriented and Proactive Approach

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project (MSP)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Experience in project reporting, dashboards, and MIS preparation

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (DCE/BE Civil)
• NICMAR or Postgraduate qualification in Construction Management preferred

Experience

• 6 to 8 years of experience in Project Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring, and Controls within the Construction or Real Estate industry.
• Prior site execution experience of 24 years will be an added advantage.
• Experience across residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments preferred.