Planning Engineer

1 week ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Kg Foundations Full time

Role Objective

The Planning & Project Coordination Manager will be responsible for overall project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and coordination between internal departments, consultants, contractors, and statutory authorities. The role ensures that projects are executed on time, within budget, and in compliance with design, quality, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Project Planning & Scheduling

  2. Prepare detailed project schedules (MS Project / Primavera) with timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

  3. Develop resource allocation plans and track progress against targets.

  4. Identify potential risks, delays, and propose corrective actions.

  5. Design & Approval Coordination

  6. Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, and design team for timely release of drawings.

  7. Liaise with statutory authorities (CMDA, DTCP, RERA, etc.) to ensure timely approvals and clearances.

  8. Maintain version control of drawings and ensure execution is aligned with approved drawings.

  9. Project Monitoring & Reporting

  10. Track project progress (daily, weekly, monthly) and highlight variances in timelines and costs.

  11. Prepare MIS reports for management on project status, bottlenecks, and action plans.

  12. Support procurement team in material planning as per project timelines.

  13. Cross-Functional Coordination

  14. Bridge communication between project sites, design team, procurement, contracts, and finance departments.

  15. Conduct coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and site teams to resolve issues.

  16. Ensure alignment between sales/marketing commitments and project execution schedules.

  17. Quality, Cost & Time Management

  18. Monitor contractor performance against agreed schedules and deliverables.

  19. Work with QS/Contracts team for cost control and budget adherence.
  20. Support project execution team in maintaining quality standards and safety protocols.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications:

  • B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
  • Postgraduate in Construction Management / Project Management preferred.

Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience in real estate or construction industry.
  • Strong background in project planning, scheduling, and coordination.
  • Experience in handling large-scale residential / mixed-use developments.

Skills:

  • Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera, AutoCAD, and Excel.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of CMDA/DTCP/RERA approval processes.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
  • Leadership and team coordination skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Timely completion of statutory approvals.
  • Adherence to project schedules and budgets.
  • Effective coordination between consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Reduction in delays due to design or approval issues.
  • Quality of MIS and reporting accuracy.

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