Planning and Billing Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Planning & Billing Engineer responsible for managing project schedules, tracking progress, handling client and subcontractor billing, and generating detailed project reports. The candidate must possess solid expertise in project scheduling, quantity verification, and construction billing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and regularly update project schedules using software such as MS Project or Primavera.
• Monitor actual project progress relative to planned milestones.
• Compile Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Progress Reports to reflect project status.
• Prepare Running Account (RA) bills for clients and bills for subcontractors.
• Verify executed quantities against engineering drawings and site work.
• Track project productivity and create progress dashboards for stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the execution, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure alignment.
• Supervise material usage and manage project costs effectively.
• Identify any project delays and suggest appropriate recovery measures.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including billing records and Management Information System (MIS) reports.

Skills and Knowledge

• Deep understanding of construction billing and quantity estimation processes.
• Experience in client Running Account billing and reconciliation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to accurately interpret construction drawings to verify work.
• Strong analytical capabilities with excellent communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech/Diploma).
• 2 to 8 years of relevant work experience in infrastructure, industrial, or building construction projects.
• Preference given to candidates experienced in roads, grading, earthwork, industrial, or civil construction sectors.

Preferred Experience Areas

• Client Billing with Running Account (RA) bills.
• Subcontractor Billing management.
• Project Planning and Scheduling.
• Quantity surveying expertise.
• Monitoring and reporting project progress.
• Analyzing project delays.
• Preparation of Project MIS reports.