Planning cum Estimation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. Estimation & Tendering

• Study, analyse, and interpret tender documents, drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications.
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates covering manpower, materials, equipment, subcontracting, overheads, and margins.
• Identify project scope, risks, assumptions, and exclusions during estimation.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct site visits when required for scope verification and risk assessment.
• Prepare and submit technical and commercial proposals within defined deadlines.
• Support Business Development with budgetary and preliminary estimates for new opportunities.
• Maintain and update databases for standard rates, productivity norms, and historical cost data.

B. Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules (baseline and revisions) covering mobilization, execution, shutdown, and demobilization phases.
• Prepare manpower loading plans, equipment deployment schedules, and

material planning inputs.

• Coordinate with Project Managers, site teams, procurement, and operations for effective resource planning.
• Prepare and update look-ahead schedules in line with client and site requirements.
• Develop and maintain S-curves, resource histograms, and progress charts for management review.
• Monitor actual progress against planned schedules and identify delays, constraints, and recovery measures.

C. Project Control & Reporting

• Track daily manpower, equipment utilization, and productivity.
• Ensure timely submission of daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to clients and management.
• Support cost control, forecasting, and cash flow planning through integration of planning and budget data.
• Participate in shutdown readiness reviews, coordination meetings, and project debriefs.
• Prepare planning documentation and lessons-learned reports upon project completion.

D. Coordination & Support

• Coordinate with clients for progress updates, planning reviews, and reporting as per contractual requirements.
• Work closely with estimation, execution, and procurement teams to exchange data and improve future tender accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and HSE standards.