4,339 Project Planning jobs in India

PURPOSE:

The role involves developing comprehensive new project plans, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure that project milestones are achieved on time and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

AREAS OF OWNERSHIP & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Planning - Effectively collabrate with team & prepare a realistic schedule including milestones, resource allocation and deliverables
• Tracking & Monitoring - Ensure timely updates are taken from the respective stakeholders and identify deviaition/delays
• Collabrate with Liasioning, Design functions, Marketing, Sales for updates
• Ensure to update quality remarks and delay reason against the tasks in the schedule
• Ensure effective communication between project stakeholders

DELIVERABLES

• Required project data needs to be collected for schedule preparation - Project details, Financial model, Site Map, Location
• Preparation of project launch schedule in aligment to baseline date
• Schedule needs to be published in standard format to stakeholders with all necessary reports
• Delay, Minutes of Meeting, Baseline schedule, Schedule updates, Progress reports needs to be documented
• Provide the compherensive status update of all projects
• Design schedule is prepared using the standard template & signoff from stakeholders
• Updation of Marathon Dashboard for 'Design' Goals & actuals for new projects
• Provide escalation & communication matrix for the project
• Schedule tasks needs to be detailed in discussion with stakeholders
• Autodesk construction cloud project set up

KPIs

• Preparation of schedule with available data : 2 projects / year
• Conducting meeting and updating schedule : 52 weekly updates / year
• Publish of schedule to stakeholders as per standard protocol : 26 fortnigjtly updates / year
• Design schedule preparation as per standard template : 2 projects / year
• Updation of Marathon Dashboard for 'Design' Goals & actuals for new projects : 12 monthly updates / year
• Autodesk construction cloud project set up : 2 projects / year

Responsibility:

1. Project Planning, scheduling, coordination
2. Preparation of project schedule
3. Preparation of project progress reports such as DPR, WPR, MPR, etc.
4. Monitor and track project progress in line with project schedule.
5. Update project schedule, prepare micro schedule
6. Coordination with Design, Estimation, Procurement, Production, Billing Department.

Qualifications

• BE/Diploma in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• 3+ years' of experience as a Planning Engineer.
• Primary - MS Package (Word, Excel, and power point), proficient in Primavera P3 and P6. Auto CAD, and ISO-9001 Documentation good to have.
• Preferably from facade industry.

Job Title: Planning Engineer (Industrial Construction Experience preferred)

Experience: 3 to 4 years of experience in project planning.

Job Description :

Understanding Project Scope of Work and tentative quantity estimation.

Familiar with project work sequence and logic.

Preparing and tracking micro schedules in MS Project.

Generate Daily Progress Reports (DPR), Weekly Progress Reports (WPR), and Monthly Progress Reports (MPR).

Create pictorial reports, cash flow projections, and procurement plans.

Resource planning, look ahead plan and delay Analysis.

Coordination with site teams & Monitoring work progress.

Develop and implement catch-up plans to address project delays.

Revise project schedules as necessary based on site feedback and progress.

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Postgraduate degree in Construction Management.

Experience in Project Planning

Proficient in MS Project, Excel, and report generation

Good Presentation skills + Verbal & written communication skills

Preferred Location:

Gandhinagar, Gujrat

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, detailing their relevant experience and qualifications, to the following email address:

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Job Title: Planning and Estimation Engineer (High-Rise Residential Projects)

Location: Vapi / Silvassa, Gujarat

Experience: Minimum 5 years in Real Estate industry, Experience in High Rise building preferred

Qualification: B.E. in Civil Engineering

• Prepare and monitor complex L1 to L4 project schedules using MS Project / Primavera.
• Coordinate with procurement, billing, and execution teams for milestone tracking.
• Conduct progress reporting, delay analysis, and forecasting of resource requirements.
• Maintain and update project documentation and dashboards.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing DPRs, WPRs, MPRs etc.
  

• Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera and Excel.
• Strong analytical and documentation capability.
• Familiarity with construction workflows, resource planning, and reporting formats.
  

• Believes in teamwork, task ownership and accountability.
• High integrity, self-driven, respects team ethics, dependable.
• Ready to work in challenging site conditions with tight timelines and high standards.
• Willing to adapt to collaborative digital tools, mobile apps, and reporting systems.
• This role requires consistent presence and dedication on site;
  candidates unable to commit full-time to project timelines should refrain from applying.

Responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage all aspects of planning, scheduling, and programming of work.
• Lead planning input on assigned projects, including managing contributions from other planners to ensure consistent and effective delivery aligned with scope, time, cost, and quality requirements.
• Establish baseline schedules and control procedures and monitor progress to ensure early identification of issues.
• Provide progress and earned value reports to support financial forecasting and enable timely corrective actions.
• Assist senior planners in monitoring project risks, issues, resource allocation, and CPM analysis;
  support the project controls manager in keeping with WSP and client standards.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and control inputs for estimating and tendering activities, ensuring relevant issues, actions, and risks are addressed.
• Promote a high-performance culture aligned with WSP values by actively participating in performance management and contributing to the professional growth of team members.
• Contribute to the planning and control strategies of assigned projects, including the development of standards, procedures, dashboards, and progress reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager or Head of Department (HOD) within the GCC PMCM team.

• Key Competencies / Skills

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong expertise in project scheduling and proven experience with planning tools such as Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, and Microsoft Project.
• Solid understanding and application of Critical Path Analysis, Earned Value Techniques, and general project management principles.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word for creating tools and dashboards to support stakeholder communication.
• In-depth knowledge of project scheduling philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques.
• Experience reviewing and ensuring the quality of junior planners' work;
  excellent communicationskills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with P6 & Microsoft project
• Ability to mentor and guide junior planners to deliver planning outputs on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Typically, 8+ years of relevant experience in project scheduling.
• Certification in project management (e.G., CAPM, PMP, or PRINCE2).
• Preferred: Additional qualifications in Project Management or Construction Management.

Description

The opportunity:

Understand and apply project planning and execution practices in accordance with internal project control standard procedures/instructions in EPIC system.

How you'll make an impact

• Support LBU/LPG project manager and lead planner in planning, scheduling and control.
• Development of a comprehensive project plan during tender and execution as per scope  Establish project schedule, man-hour budget and monitor its progress.
• Routinely analyze, evaluate and forecast the current project status against the baseline schedule. Assess the impacts of design or construction changes to the schedule.
• Evaluate the actual position of the project, compare the actual state with the desired state, and takes corrective actions if required.
• Develop and maintain integrated role/resource loaded baseline and current schedule for better cost forecasting. Ensuring adherence to best practices (critical path) and quality standards (six sigma).
• Report the status of schedule and man-hours in a time phased project baseline, actual and forecast data to appropriate project and company management. Coordinate all work on the project, ensuring that objectives are met within budget.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress and identify any potential and critical issues. Work with the teams to recommend recovery plans and update the schedule and budget accordingly.
• Notify LPG Lead planner / Portfolio leader/ Project controls manager (as part of project team for 'A' projects) of any deviation or scheduling issue and provides input for optimizing resources.  Issue progress reports, program updates and productivity data on a regular basis and as requested by customers and stakeholders. Devising strategies to overcome roadblocks or delays through technical knowledge, innovating short cuts or alternative ways, improvising with available resources, scheduling overtime to meet the deadline etc.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical background and proficient in project planning, control and reporting.
• 8 - 12 years professional work experience in project management domain. Planning experience in Power Grids / FACTS / AIS and GIS.
• Experience working with project management plans (PMP) and plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E).
• Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6 planning tool. Experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) planning.
• Ability to develop, maintain and update detailed schedules, ensure adherence to quality standards, create reports and provide analysis using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Capability to work from offshore. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Job Title: Planning & Budgeting Lead

Location: Grant Road, Mumbai, India

Department: Construction Planning & Budgeting

Job Summary

The Planning Lead will oversee all project planning, scheduling, and resource management activities within existing under-construction projects, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This role involves creating strategic schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. The Planning Lead will play a critical role in supporting the company's objectives by delivering efficient project plans and managing risks effectively.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning and Scheduling

2. Budget and Resource Allocation

3. Risk Management

4. Compliance and Quality Control

5. Stakeholder Engagement

6. Team Leadership and Development

7. Process Improvement and Reporting

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 15+ years in project planning & budgeting within the Indian construction industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or a similar project management certification, is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in scheduling and planning. Knowledge of Indian construction regulations. Exposure and usage of software tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) would be an added advantage, not mandatory.

• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data analysis and data-driven decision-making.
• Leadership Abilities: Proven experience in managing and motivating teams, with strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi, with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.

• Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.

Preferred candidate profile

Experience - 14 to 22 years into Construction Planning & Budgeting.

Experience Area Mandate -

Project Planning & Scheduling, Budgeting, Cost Estimation, Cost Control, Stakeholder Management, Budget Management, Construction Planning, Resource Allocation, Compliance.

Please drop your application over naukri or on the below email id :-

Job Description :

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement robust project planning strategies to ensure timely execution of Aerospace projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business and customer expectations.
• Utilize advanced project planning tools (Primavera, MS Project, etc.) to track project progress.
• Drive risk assessment and mitigation planning to minimize disruptions in project execution.
• Guide and mentor Project Managers for all projects under NPD and productionized parts to ensure timely completion and dispatch as per customer schedule dates.
• Evaluating the critical and bottleneck activities / resources and take necessary proactive actions to de-bottleneck the same.
• Regular interaction with customers for projects review (New Product development & productionized).
• Working capital management. Controlling RM (Raw Material), WIP (Work in Progress) & FG (Finished Goods) stock. Control over shop release.
• Raw material management. Guide Planners for RM BOI (Bought out items) ordering at right time, ensuring enough stock based on schedule.

2. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, special process, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Act as a bridge between senior management, clients, and internal teams to align on project priorities.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and provide updates to leadership on progress, risks, and corrective actions.
• Lead team during SPA (Supplier Performance Assessment) and PRA (Production Readiness Assessment) assessments done by customers.
• Monitor OTD (On Time Delivery) performance and customer ratings. Present to top management.
• Weekly dispatch status review and Daily interaction and progress review with planners and troubleshooting.

3. Resource & Budget Management

• Optimize resource allocation, ensuring efficient utilization of manpower and technology.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability, implementing corrective measures when required.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Review and analyze income statement for inventory and guide and monitor planning team for better control.
• Review and analyze planned progress v/s actual progress and taking necessary actions in case of slippage and keep top management informed.

4. Adherence to Compliance

• Ensure adherence to systems and documentation as per AS9100, EMS, OHSAS & ISMS and customer-specific requirements.
• Driving Safety Culture and ensure safety guidelines are followed.
• Lead the process improvements and best practices in project planning and execution.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced project efficiency.
• Valuing the information received & effort spent in creating every piece of information. Ensuring the right information is accessed by right individuals. Ensuring Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information.
• Responsible to control usage of energy sources for Environmental protection and Energy Security for sustainable growth.

5. Organizational Imperatives

• Drive Excellence through improvements initiatives such as Kaizen, TPM, TOC, PMO, Cross functional projects and Business Excellence etc. for overall development of teams.
• Follow Values, Code of Conduct and Business Ethics and Safety practices in all work operations. Gain understanding through policies, training and ensure all team members are aware and practice the same.
• Development and retention of talent / teams through coaching and feedback on Strengths and AODs for enhancing their competencies in technical and leadership areas.