Planning Engineer

Planning Engineer
Cochin · Onsite
Full-time
2-3 years
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
💰 INR 40k / mo
Must Have Skills
Primavera P6
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Excel
Project Planning
Scheduling
Resource Planning
Progress Reporting
Cost Control
Time Control
Risk Analysis
Delay Analysis
Coordination
Stakeholder Management
Analytical Skills
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Risk Assessment
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Preferred Skills
High-rise buildings
Commercial developments
Mixed-use projects
Residential developments
Primavera P6 Certification
PMP Certification
Project Management Certification
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Planning Engineer to join a multinational conglomerate specializing in the development, management, and leasing of high-profile commercial spaces, including shopping malls, hypermarkets, and mixed-use retail developments. Based in Cochin, this on-site role is a vital part of the Projects team, reporting directly to the Project Manager. You will be responsible for the comprehensive preparation, monitoring, and control of project schedules, ensuring the timely and efficient execution of construction activities. This position requires a professional who can effectively coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to deliver projects within approved timelines and budgets.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling: Develop detailed project schedules, baseline programs, work breakdown structures (WBS), milestones, and activity sequencing. Create master schedules, look-ahead schedules, recovery plans, and catch-up programs.
Project Monitoring & Control: Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress against approved schedules. Identify critical activities, potential delays, and schedule risks. Analyze planned vs. actual progress and recommend corrective actions.
Resource Planning: Prepare and manage manpower, equipment, and material deployment schedules. Coordinate with procurement and site teams to ensure resource availability and monitor productivity.
Progress Reporting: Generate weekly and monthly progress reports, project dashboards, S-curves, histograms, and KPI reports. Present schedule updates during project review meetings.
Cost & Time Control: Integrate schedule and cost information to support budget tracking. Monitor earned value indicators and assist in the preparation of cash flow forecasts.
Risk & Delay Analysis: Identify scheduling risks and implement mitigation strategies. Perform delay analysis, impact assessments, and assist in the preparation of extension of time (EOT) claims.
Coordination & Communication: Act as a liaison between architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams. Ensure accurate communication of planning data to all stakeholders.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain rigorous project records, planning revisions, and documentation. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company project management procedures.
Requirements (Must-Have Skills)
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
2–3 years of professional practical experience in construction, infrastructure, or real estate project planning.
Construction Planning & Delay Analysis – Critical path analysis, resource planning, and monitoring project timelines
Proficiency in Primavera P6.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment skills.
Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work on-site in Cochin.
Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)
Experience in high-rise buildings, commercial developments, mixed-use projects, or residential developments.
Certification in Primavera P6.
PMP or other professional Project Management certifications.
Candidates based in or willing to relocate to Cochin for the long term.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive monthly salary of 40,000.
Opportunity to work with a leading multinational conglomerate on high-profile commercial projects.
Collaborative environment with exposure to multidisciplinary teams and large-scale infrastructure.
Professional growth and development within a structured project management framework.

Work arrangement
No