Planning Engineer

preparing project budgets, tracking progress, creating work schedules, raising client and subcontractor bills, and ensuring cost control measures

Key Responsibilities:

1. Planning & Scheduling:

• Prepare

  project schedules (using MS Project or Primavera)

  and update timelines.
• Monitor project progress against timelines and provide

  variance analysis

  .
• Coordinate with execution teams for

  resource planning

  , material requirements, and work sequencing.
• Prepare

  weekly/monthly project progress reports

  and dashboards.

2. Billing & Costing:

• Prepare and submit

  client bills

  (RA Bills, Final Bills, etc.) as per contract terms.
• Verification and processing of

  subcontractor/vendor bills

  .
• Maintain and update

  measurement books

  and work orders.
• Track

  bill certification status

  , collection, and receivables.
• Ensure compliance with

  taxation, statutory deductions (GST, TDS, etc.)

  in billing.

3. Estimation & Budgeting:

• Assist in preparing

  project budgets and cost estimates

  .
• Maintain

  cost control systems

  and track project expenses vs budget.
• Identify cost overruns and suggest corrective actions.

4. Documentation & Coordination:

• Maintain complete billing documentation for audits and verification.
• Coordinate with clients, site teams, finance, and procurement departments.
• Support tendering, contract management, and BOQ preparation.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of

  construction billing norms, estimation, and planning tools

  .
• Proficiency in

  AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Project, Primavera, ERP tools

  .
• Good understanding of

  taxation (GST, TDS) and statutory compliance

  .
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• PG in Construction Management (preferred for Planning roles).
• 2-10 years of experience depending on role level.

KPIs / Performance Metrics:

• Accuracy and timeliness of billing.
• Project cost adherence vs budget.
• Client collection cycle time.
• Project milestone tracking efficiency.
• Subcontractor/vendor bill processing timelines.