Planning Engineer (MEP)

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Mid level
HR Tech • Professional Services
The Role
Develops and manages MEP construction schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Responsibilities include baseline and recovery scheduling, progress tracking, resource and procurement planning, delay analysis, earned value reporting, dashboards, critical path monitoring, and coordination with project stakeholders. The role also supports Extension of Time claims, risk identification, reporting, and schedule compliance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, fire alarm, ELV, and VRF works.
Summary Generated by Built In
Seeking a skilled Planning Engineer to develop, monitor, and control project schedules for MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting, fire alarm, ELV, and VRF works. The role involves preparing project schedules, tracking progress, identifying delays, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and implementing recovery plans to ensure projects are completed within the approved timelines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
  • Develop detailed work programs, look-ahead schedules, resource plans, and project milestones.
  • Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for project activities.
  • Prepare manpower, material, equipment, and procurement schedules.
  • Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly project progress against planned schedules.
  • Identify schedule deviations, delays, and critical activities and recommend corrective actions.
  • Develop recovery plans to minimize delays and maintain project timelines.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, S-curves, histograms, and cash flow reports.
  • Generate earned value reports, project dashboards, and key performance indicators.
  • Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, supervisors, procurement teams, QA/QC teams, subcontractors, and clients.
  • Monitor engineering approvals, procurement activities, and material delivery schedules.
  • Attend project review meetings and communicate project status to management.
  • Conduct delay analysis and support Extension of Time (EOT) claims where applicable.
  • Identify scheduling risks and optimize resource allocation to improve productivity.
  • Maintain baseline, revised, and recovery schedules, progress records, and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure project planning activities comply with quality standards, safety requirements, and company procedures.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 3–8 years of experience in planning and scheduling for MEP construction projects.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Basic understanding of AutoCAD; Power BI knowledge is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of project scheduling, resource planning, progress measurement, and cost monitoring.
  • Experience in S-curve preparation, earned value management, and delay analysis.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
  • Ability to identify project risks, monitor critical path activities, and develop recovery plans.
  • Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project certification is preferred.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as required.


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 3-8 years of experience in planning and scheduling for MEP construction projects
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic understanding of AutoCAD
  • Strong understanding of project scheduling, resource planning, progress measurement, and cost monitoring
  • Experience in S-curve preparation, earned value management, and delay analysis
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and coordination skills
  • Ability to identify project risks, monitor critical path activities, and develop recovery plans
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as required
  • Power BI knowledge
  • Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project certification
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The Company
HQ: Chennai
50 Employees
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Cynosure Corporate Solutions is a human capital services company focused on helping clients align their people strategy with business goals. Its offerings include executive search, recruitment, training, temporary staffing, statutory compliance, and other HR-aligned services. The company says it works to understand client objectives and connect human-resource planning with those objectives, supporting organizations’ workforce needs through tailored talent and employment solutions.

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