JLL

Junior Planner

Mumbai, MH Full time

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Planner to join our high-rise construction team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive project schedules, preparing regular progress reports, and supporting project management through effective planning and documentation. This role is ideal for an emerging professional looking to advance their career in construction planning within the commercial real estate sector.

Key Responsibilities

Project Scheduling

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for high-rise construction activities using industry-standard software (Primavera P6, MS Project)

  • Create work breakdown structures (WBS) and establish logical sequence of construction activities

  • Monitor critical path activities and identify potential schedule impacts

  • Coordinate with various trades and stakeholders to ensure schedule accuracy

  • Perform schedule updates and analyze variances against baseline schedules

Reporting & Documentation

  • Daily Reports: Prepare comprehensive daily progress reports including weather conditions, workforce count, equipment utilization, and work completed

  • Weekly Reports: Generate detailed weekly progress summaries highlighting achievements, delays, and upcoming milestones

  • Monthly MIS Reports: Compile monthly Management Information System reports with KPIs, progress analytics, and trend analysis

  • Create visual progress presentations using charts, graphs, and dashboards

Project Support

  • Assist in resource planning and allocation across multiple construction phases

  • Track and report on project milestones and deliverables

  • Identify potential risks and delays, proposing mitigation strategies

  • Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, and subcontractors

  • Maintain project documentation and filing systems

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

  • 10-12 years of experience in construction planning, preferably in high-rise projects

  • Proven experience in project scheduling and progress reporting

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)

  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

  • Knowledge of construction methodologies and sequences

  • Understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling

  • Experience with construction management software and reporting tools

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

  • Understanding of construction contracts and specifications

  • Knowledge of safety regulations and building codes

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with high-rise or complex construction projects

  • Professional certification (PMI, AACE, or similar)

  • Knowledge of Lean Construction principles

  • Experience with dashboard creation and data visualization tools

Location:

On-site –Mumbai, MH

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

48

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.