Planning Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION - Planning Engineer

1. Project Scheduling & Control

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Integrate design, procurement, and construction timelines
• Monitor progress against baseline

2. Resource Planning & Optimization

• Forecast manpower, equipment, and material requirements.
• Align resource allocation with project milestones and budget constraints.
• Recommend adjustments to improve productivity and reduce idle time.

3. Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Collaborate with cost engineers to prepare accurate budgets.
• Track actual vs. planned expenditures and report variances.
• Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.

4. Risk Analysis & Mitigation Planning

• Identify schedule-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain a risk register and update contingency plans.

5. Stakeholder Reporting & Communication

• Prepare weekly/monthly dashboards, S-curves, and progress reports.
• Present schedule updates to internal teams, clients, and contractors.
• Translate technical data into strategic insights for decision-makers.

6. Required Qualification
   B-Tech in Civil Engineering with experience of 8-10 years in Project planning
7. Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD and Excel