Construction Planner
Develops construction schedules, resource plans, and workflow strategies to optimise project execution and timelines.
Career Overview
Growth Outlook: Very HighConstruction planners analyse project drawings, work breakdown structures, resource requirements, and construction sequences to build detailed schedules using CPM, PERT, or advanced scheduling tools. They monitor progress, update baselines, manage delays, evaluate productivity, and coordinate with site teams and management. They work extensively with digital platforms like Primavera, MS Project, and BIM-integrated planning systems. Their role is critical for controlling cost, time, and workflow efficiency across major construction and infrastructure projects.
Top Skills
- Scheduling
- WBS/CPM
- Primavera/MSP
- Resource planning
- Risk analysis
- Delay analysis & claims support (EOT
- forensic scheduling)
- 4D BIM planning & digital construction integration
Education Pathway
- 12th Science
- BTech Civil/Construction
- PG in Project Planning/Construction Management
Suggested UG Degrees
- BTech Civil
- BTech Construction
PG / Advancement Options
- MSc Project Management
- MTech Construction Management
Also Known As
- Project Scheduler
- Planning Engineer
- Construction Scheduling Specialist
- CPM Planner