Department: Planning Reports To: Project Manager / Planning Manager Location: Project Site Job Summary SJ Contracts Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Planning Engineer to develop, monitor, and control project schedules, resources, and progress. The role is responsible for ensuring effective planning, tracking project performance, identifying potential delays, and supporting project teams in achieving project milestones within approved timelines and budgets. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Scheduling • Prepare baseline project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and project execution plans. • Develop detailed construction programs, resource plans, and milestone schedules. • Establish project timelines in coordination with project teams and stakeholders. • Update and maintain project schedules regularly. Progress Monitoring & Control • Monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify deviations. • Analyze project performance and recommend corrective actions to recover delays. • Track critical activities and monitor project milestones. • Prepare look-ahead schedules and recovery plans where required. Resource Planning • Prepare manpower, equipment, and material requirement schedules. • Monitor resource utilization and productivity. • Coordinate with project teams to ensure optimum deployment of resources. • Support resource forecasting and allocation planning. Project Reporting • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and MIS reports. • Generate schedule variance, productivity, and performance analysis reports. • Present project status updates to management and project stakeholders. • Maintain project documentation related to planning and controls. Coordination & Stakeholder Management • Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement teams, and subcontractors. • Participate in planning and progress review meetings. • Support cross-functional teams in achieving project objectives. • Ensure alignment of project activities with approved schedules. Cost & Risk Management • Assist in project cost monitoring and forecasting. • Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies. • Support preparation of recovery plans for delayed activities. • Monitor project constraints and provide planning solutions. Documentation & Compliance • Maintain planning records, schedules, reports, and project control documentation. • Ensure adherence to company procedures and project planning standards. • Support claims, extension of time (EOT), and project closure documentation where required. Required Skills • Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and project controls. • Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and advanced MS Excel. • Understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing. • Ability to analyze project data and prepare management reports. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. • Effective communication and coordination abilities. • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Accuracy and reliability of project schedules. • Achievement of project milestones and schedule adherence. • Timely submission of planning reports and MIS. • Effective identification and mitigation of schedule risks. • Resource utilization and productivity monitoring. • Support in achieving project completion within approved timelines. • Quality and accuracy of project performance analysis and forecasting. Educational Qualification • B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering • PG in Construction Management preferred Experience • 5–10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling for construction projects • Experience in high-rise residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects preferred Software Skills • Primavera P6 • MS Project • MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) • AutoCAD • ERP Systems