Planning Engineer

Purple Corp.Pune, Republic Of India, IN

1 day ago

Job description

Job Title : Planning Engineer

Department : Projects / Planning

Location : Pune

Job Purpose :

To support and lead project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control activities ensuring timely project execution, cost efficiency, and adherence to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Planning & Scheduling

Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project .
Develop baseline schedules , monitor project progress, and update timelines regularly.
Identify critical paths , potential delays, and propose mitigation plans.
Coordinate with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors for schedule inputs and progress updates.
For Senior level : Lead planning discussions, establish work breakdown structures (WBS), and integrate multi-discipline schedules.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Track project performance using measurable indicators (progress %, earned value, etc.).

Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports , dashboards, and presentations.

Highlight deviations from baseline schedules and suggest corrective actions.

For Junior level : Assist in data collection, update daily progress sheets, and support report preparation.

Resource & Cost Planning

Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and site teams to align resource allocation with project schedules.

For Senior level : Conduct resource leveling and cost loading in Primavera;

forecast manpower, equipment, and material requirements.

Coordination & Communication

Participate in project review meetings and client coordination for progress updates.

Ensure effective communication between planning, site execution, and management teams.

Support documentation and record-keeping related to project milestones.

Risk & Delay Analysis

Identify potential risks affecting timelines and prepare delay analysis or extension of time (EoT) documentation.

For Senior level : Conduct forensic schedule analysis and support claims preparation.

Qualifications & Experience :

Education : B.E. / B.Tech. in Civil / Construction / Project Management or related field.

Experience : 3 - 8 years of experience in project planning and coordination. preferably in residential / commercial real estate.

Skills & Competencies :

Proficiency in Primavera P6 , MS Project , and Excel (advanced) .

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Understanding of construction sequencing , BOQ , and cost control .

Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects (for Senior level).

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Planning Engineer • Pune, Republic Of India, IN