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Lead - Planning Engineer

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Reliance Industries Limited

On-site
Posted 3 weeks ago Apply by April 14, 2026

Job Description

  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules (L1L5) covering Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Testing, Handover & Close-out.
  • Prepare baseline schedules, milestone plans, phase-wise and tower-wise programs.
  • Develop resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules aligned with approved budgets.
  • Track progress against baseline; identify critical paths, slippages, and recovery actions.
  • Prepare look-ahead schedules (2-week, monthly, quarterly) and catch-up / recovery plans.
  • Conduct delay analysis, support EOT claims, and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Cost Control & Budgeting
  • Coordinate preparation of project budgets in line with approved scope and design.
  • Establish and manage cost control systems tracking:
  • Budget vs Commitments vs Actuals
  • Monitor monthly cost performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Prepare and update cash-flow forecasts and billing enablement plans.
  • Perform EVM analysis (PV, EV, AC, CPI, SPI) and forecast Estimate at Completion (EAC).
  • Monthly CTC (Cost to Complete) Preparation
  • Prepare and update monthly Cost-to-Complete (CTC) forecasts based on:
  • Physical progress
  • Balance scope
  • Approved variations
  • Anticipated risks and exposures
  • Ensure alignment between CTC, budgets, schedules, and cash flows.
  • Highlight cost overruns, risk items, and mitigation measures to senior management.
  • Support finance and leadership teams with forecast accuracy and funding visibility.
  • BOQ Preparation & Design Coordination
  • Coordinate with Architectural, Structural, MEP, Faade, and Infrastructure design teams for development and freeze of GFC drawings.
  • Support preparation, validation, and finalisation of BOQs in alignment with approved designs and construction methodology.
  • Ensure BOQ quantities align with planning assumptions, sequencing logic, and cost forecasts.
  • Participate in design reviews and value engineering exercises to optimise cost, constructability, and timelines.
  • Assess and communicate design change impacts on quantities, budget, schedule, and CTC.
  • DPR, MPR & Management Reporting
  • Prepare DPRs (Daily Progress Reports) and MPRs (Monthly Progress Reports) covering:
  • Physical progress
  • Schedule status
  • Cost performance
  • Key risks and mitigation actions
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, and executive management reports .
  • Maintain and present dashboards and MIS with clear, decision-oriented insights.
  • Support RERA / statutory reporting, where applicable.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination & Governance
  • Work closely with Execution, Design, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, CRM, and PMC teams.
  • Support tendering and procurement through planning inputs, BOQ alignment, delivery timelines, and cost phasing.
  • Maintain risk registers, hindrance logs, recovery trackers, and governance documentation.
  • Support handover, OC/CC, and project close-out planning.

Technical Skills

  • Expert in Project Planning, Scheduling & Controls
  • Strong hands-on experience in:
  • Primavera P6 / MS Project
  • Advanced Excel (cost models, cash flow, CTC)
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Construction sequencing
  • Productivity norms
  • Cost drivers and risk management
  • Proven expertise in budgeting, cost control, and forecasting

Required Skills

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