Planning Engineer - Commercial & HighRise - 8+ years - Hyderabad

Planning Engineer – Commercial & High Rise – 8+ years - Hyderabad 

Your Future Employer - A leading India-based cement manufacturer, backed by a diversified global conglomerate with operations across carbon, advanced materials, and building solutions. Established in the mid-1980s and headquartered in Hyderabad, the brand is recognized for its strong regional presence and legacy in the construction sector.

Location –Hyderabad

Key Responsibilities –

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project schedules (Level 3 & Level 4) using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, covering all phases from design to commissioning.
• Perform regular critical path analysis to identify risks, delays, and bottlenecks, and recommend corrective or acceleration measures.
• Monitor project progress against baseline schedules, preparing weekly/monthly reports including S-curves, Earned Value Management (EVM), and forecast-to-complete metrics.
• Create and manage resource-loaded schedules, integrating manpower, equipment, and materials, while supporting cash flow projections in coordination with the Quantity Surveying team.
• Lead planning sessions and coordinate schedules with multidisciplinary teams (structural, MEP, architects, façade specialists, subcontractors, and vendors) for complex high-rise projects.
• Assess and incorporate schedule impacts of variations, claims, and change orders, ensuring updated baselines reflect approved changes.
• Provide expert delay analysis reports, identifying root causes and recommending mitigation strategies to safeguard project timelines.
• Ensure all planning deliverables comply with contractual requirements, preparing detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and activity definitions tailored for high-rise construction.
• Maintain accurate documentation of baselines, revisions, progress data, and formal communications related to schedule impacts.

Requirements –

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (Level 3 & Level 4) using Primavera P6 or MS Project, covering all phases from design to commissioning.
• Perform critical path analysis to identify risks, delays, and bottlenecks, and recommend corrective or acceleration measures.
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules, preparing reports such as S-curves, Earned Value Management (EVM), and forecast-to-complete metrics.
• Create and manage resource-loaded schedules, integrating manpower, equipment, and materials, while supporting cash flow projections.
• Coordinate planning sessions with multidisciplinary teams (structural, MEP, architects, façade specialists, subcontractors, vendors) for complex high-rise projects.
• Assess schedule impacts of variations, claims, and change orders, provide delay analysis, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements through accurate documentation.

What is in it for you –

• Opportunity to work on large-scale commercial and high-rise projects, shaping complex construction programs from design to handover.
• Exposure to cutting-edge planning tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project, enhancing technical expertise in project scheduling and control.
• Direct collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors, building strong cross-functional leadership skills.
• Chance to develop specialized expertise in delay analysis, risk management, and resource planning, positioning yourself as a subject matter expert.
• A role that offers visibility with senior stakeholders and contributes directly to project success, timelines, and profitability

Reach us - If you think this role aligns with your career aspirations, kindly email your updated CV to radhika.malhotra@crescendogroup.in for a confidential discussion about the role.

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Keywords - Project Scheduling, Primavera P6, MS Project, Critical Path Analysis, Progress Monitoring, Earned Value Management (EVM), Resource Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, High-Rise Construction, Interdisciplinary Coordination, Change Management, Delay Analysis, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Contract Compliance, Documentation, Risk Mitigation, Construction Program Management, Stakeholder Collaboration.

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