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Posted 04 June, 2026

Planning Engineer

Leighton Asia
Mumbai, MH, IN Full Time
Reference: e352d33cb0e11029

Job Description

Tasks:

Planning for Pre-construction

• Collaborate with BD team, Estimating Manager and Pre- contracts Manager to understand client requirements and seek clarifications on scope

• Develop with his team the program schedule and timelines for performing the construction work based on resource requirements, historical trending of such projects etc. while striving for optimal resource utilization

• Feedback from planning manager / senior planning engineer on planning support

• Incorporate robust construction methodology using innovative technology to optimize construction plans

• Highlight the opportunities and risks associated with the time related aspects of bids

• Active 4D, introduce 4D planning aspect to the project at hand


Project Planning and problem resolution

• Monitor closely project progress and adherence to project plans in case project deviations are large

• Discuss deviations to plans internally, identify causes and develop mitigation plan; Collaborate with Commercial team and Project Leaders to finalize the terms

• Present revised timelines and negotiate with the client on modifications and changes to timelines favorably

• Negotiate improved terms and timelines with suppliers and sub-contractors as needed • Identify delay and disruption events

• Provide advisory support for the substantiation of entitlement claims


Stakeholder management

• Enhance business understanding and anticipate client needs • Maintain ongoing and regular communication / interactions with business heads; Anticipate project risks based on new developments


Qualification-

• Total Relevant Experience: 5 years or above

• Experience in any of the mentioned projects is expected- highrise/ residential/ commercial/ data center/ infrastructure/ industrial

• Knowledge of planning processes, tools etc.

• Knowledge stakeholder management, conflict resolution

• Knowledge of risk management

• Good understanding of construction methodologies

• Proficient in the use of a planning software i.e. Primavera P6, Microsoft Project

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