After NICMAR (PGDM/M.Tech/ACM etc.), GET roles in planning usually evolve into:
Planning Engineer
Project Controls Engineer
Scheduler / Planning Analyst
Junior Planning Manager
These are core
office + site coordination roles
, not pure site execution.
🧠 2. Core Responsibilities (Planning Department)
📊 A. Project Scheduling & Planning
Create
baseline schedules
using tools like
Primavera P6 / MS Project
Break project into
WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)
Prepare:
Look-ahead plans (weekly/monthly)
Recovery plans for delays
➡️ This is the
main job
of a planning engineer
📈 B. Project Monitoring & Tracking
Track
planned vs actual progress
Identify delays using:
CPM (Critical Path Method)
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Suggest corrective actions
➡️ You basically act as the
“time controller” of the project
💰 C. Cost & Budget Linkage (Important in NICMAR roles)
Assist in:
Budget tracking
Cost control
Link
time (schedule) with cost (budget)
➡️ Many companies combine planning + commercial (project controls) roles
📑 D. MIS & Reporting
Prepare:
Daily/weekly/monthly reports
Dashboards (Excel / Power BI)
Present data to senior management
➡️ Example: dashboards, reports, presentations
🤝 E. Coordination Role
Coordinate with:
Site engineers
Procurement team
Design team
Contractors
➡️ Ensures
all departments follow the schedule
🏗️ F. Technology & Process Exposure
Use tools like:
Primavera P6
MS Project
Power BI
Exposure to:
New construction technologies
Automation / digital monitoring (e.g., drones)
🧰 3. Skills Required (NICMAR-Focused)
Companies hiring NICMAR grads expect:
Strong
Primavera / MS Project
Good
Excel + data analysis
Understanding of:
Construction lifecycle (EPC projects)
WBS, CPM, EVM
Communication + coordination skills
🏢 4. Work Environment
Mix of:
Head office (planning & reporting)
Site visits (progress verification)
Less physically intensive than site execution roles
