Harsha Jalla
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Planning Engineer with a proven track record at SBR Group, skilled in project scheduling and critical path analysis. Expert in Microsoft Project, I successfully tracked contractor progress and enhanced project efficiency. Adept at fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, I consistently delivered projects on time while managing complex contract negotiations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning Engineer
SBR Group
Bengaluru
03.2024 - Current
- As a client-side planning engineer, I prepared detailed project schedules in Microsoft Project (MSP), integrating BOQ items to align with project requirements for accurate reporting.
- Responsible for tracking and updating contractor progress in Microsoft Project, verifying reported progress against actual site conditions, and maintaining an up-to-date baseline comparison for General manager reporting.
- Maintained detailed registers of daily labor report, daily concrete pours and work progress, coordinating with site teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment with the project schedule.
- Maintained the controlled copy of construction drawings, made sure the latest versions were given to the contractor, and followed up with the design team to get any pending drawings on time.
- Helped the General Manager in identifying the causes of delays and maintained delay reports to track and address project setbacks.
- Reviewed contractor bills and compared quantities with the project drawings; notified the Project Manager of any variations or discrepancies in quantities.
- Conducted weekly progress meetings with department heads, including the Project Director, to review contractor performance and productivity; maintained Minutes of Meeting (MOM), and tracked contractor commitments against agreed dates.
Planning Engineer
Isha Foundation
Chikkaballapur
10.2020 - 02.2024
- Utilized advanced software tools for project scheduling, including critical path analysis and project tracking.
- Conducted feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects to inform strategic decision-making.
- Negotiated with contractors and suppliers to secure favorable terms and quality resources for project execution.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, incorporating timelines, resource allocation, and budgeting to ensure project completion within agreed parameters.
- Supervised daily project tasks while remaining focused on long-term goals.
- Prepared and presented detailed project reports and updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Contacted suppliers to verify shipment details.
- Collaborated with procurement teams to ensure timely acquisition of necessary materials and services within budget constraints.
Quantity Surveyor
Ibros Architects
Vijayawada
05.2015 - 03.2020
- Prepared tender documents and arranged documents for the contractual agreement.
- Prepared estimates according to the type of contract.
- I submitted the quotations and tender documents.
- Maintained Subcontract database.
- Prepared specification of materials and performed market analysis.
- Maintained good relationships with vendors.
- Prepared bar bending schedule according to the structural design.
- Provided instructions to the subcontractors, tracked and monitored their work.
- Recorded the measurements and prepared invoices to the subcontractor as per agreed rates.
- Recorded measurements, and submitted bills to the client.
- Assisted the Client’s engineer for recording measurements and updated him about the daily work progress.
- Made sub estimates for the works which were added in between the contract
- Updated final bill by recording final bill and presenting bills to the client
- Handed over the site by providing the documents required to end the contract.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
Kingston University
London04-2015
B.TECH - Civil Engineering
Dr. M.G.R Educational And Research Institute
04-2012
Skills
- Project scheduling
- Critical path analysis
- Cost estimation
- Contract management
- Progress tracking
- Microsoft Project
- Primevera
Certification
- Passed the Project Management Professional exam (valid until: Oct 2030)
- Passed the NEBOSH General Certificate
Accomplishments
- The Kingston University and British Council awarded a GREAT scholarship for pursuing a Master's in Management in Construction
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Planning Engineer
SBR Group
03.2024 - Current
Planning Engineer
Isha Foundation
10.2020 - 02.2024
Quantity Surveyor
Ibros Architects
05.2015 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Construction Management
Kingston University
B.TECH - Civil Engineering
Dr. M.G.R Educational And Research Institute
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