Project Planner Job in For a Client of TeamLease Digital at Ahmedabad, Mumbai
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Job Description
Project Planner
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Planner to develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules to ensure timely and successful project delivery. The Project Planner will work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and other stakeholders to create integrated project plans, track progress, identify schedule risks, and recommend corrective actions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using project planning software.
Create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project timelines, milestones, and critical path analyses.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams to gather planning inputs.
Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and prepare variance analyses.
Identify schedule risks, delays, and resource constraints, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and schedule updates.
Support project managers in forecasting completion dates and resource requirements.
Monitor productivity and earned value where applicable.
Ensure schedule compliance with contractual requirements and company standards.
Participate in project review meetings and provide planning insights for decision-making.
Maintain accurate planning documentation and historical project records.
Assist in developing recovery plans when project schedules deviate from targets.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
3–8 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar software.
Strong understanding of project lifecycle, scheduling techniques, and critical path methodology (CPM).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in Primavera P6, PMP, or Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP).
Experience in EPC, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, oil & gas, or industrial projects.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project controls.
Familiarity with BIM, ERP systems, or project reporting tools is an advantage.
Key Skills
Project Planning & Scheduling
Primavera P6 / Microsoft Project
Critical Path Method (CPM)
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Progress Monitoring
Resource Planning
Risk Analysis
Schedule Forecasting
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Data Analysis & Reporting
Microsoft Excel
Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Schedule adherence and on-time milestone achievement
Accuracy of project forecasts
Timeliness of schedule updates and reports
Effectiveness of schedule risk identification and mitigation
Reduction in project delays
Planning data accuracy and quality
Stakeholder satisfaction with planning and reporting
Reporting To
Project Manager / Project Controls Manager / Planning Manager / PMO Manager
Working Relationships
Project Managers
Engineering Team
Procurement Team
Construction/Site Team
Cost Control Team
Contracts Team
Clients and Consultants
