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Updated 30 Mar 2023

Sj Contracts Senior Planning Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Discussion on work done in previous organizations?
  • Q2. Reporting to higher management
  • Q3. Solving situations that could arise on the work site
  • Q4. Delay analysis done for earlier projects
  • Ans. 

    I have conducted delay analysis for several earlier projects.

    • Used various delay analysis techniques such as As-Planned vs As-Built, Time Impact Analysis, Impacted As-Planned, etc.

    • Identified critical delays and their causes

    • Provided recommendations to mitigate delays in future projects

    • Examples: Delay analysis for construction of a hospital, delay analysis for a road project, delay analysis for a power plant project

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Generally, interviews will be completed in a single day. 50% of the questions will be technical and the balance will be personal such as family background, your life goals, etc. If you are selected, they will respond within a week.

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Rates of sub-contractors . Billing process. Reconciliation means and how it is done. Rate Analysis. Key points of your last project. Type of structure that you had seen in your last company. And their deta...
  • Ans. 

    The interview covered topics such as rates of sub-contractors, billing process, reconciliation, rate analysis, previous project experience, and types of structures encountered.

    • Explained the process of obtaining rates from sub-contractors and how they are incorporated into the billing process

    • Discussed the importance of reconciliation in ensuring accurate billing and payment

    • Described the process of rate analysis and how ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Confident and never ever show that u r nervous even if u don't know the answer.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Planning Engineer with a background in civil engineering and a proven track record of successfully managing projects.

    • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

    • 5+ years of experience in planning and managing construction projects

    • Proficient in project management software such as Primavera P6

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

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  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior Planning Engineer leading a team on major projects and contributing to the growth of the company.

    • Leading a team of planning engineers on major projects

    • Contributing to the growth and success of the company

    • Continuing to enhance my skills and knowledge in planning and project management

    • Possibly pursuing further certifications or advanced degrees in the field

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General Questions on yourself and previous organisation
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question will be asked by you on your applied job profile, for eg if you are applying for billing engineer question will be on billing like what types of billing till you have done like milestone billing, ...
  • Q2. What is JMR. What is LD In terms of Billing. Software knowledge like excel MS word &. Power point
Round 4 - Document review 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is LD in billing, What is JMR, Mandatory document required for bill to be raised etc
  • Ans. 

    LD in billing stands for Liquidated Damages, JMR stands for Joint Measurement Report, Mandatory documents include BOQ, drawings, work order, etc.

    • LD in billing refers to Liquidated Damages, which are penalties imposed on contractors for delays in project completion.

    • JMR stands for Joint Measurement Report, which is a document used to record measurements taken jointly by the client and contractor to verify quantities of w...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Primavera related questions
  • Q2. OBS , WBS, Planning & Billing
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions related to core subject and experience
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical Questions related to core subjects and experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Job insecurity in PMC B+P department .
If you are looking for long term job > i would suggest go for other PMC
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Related to Planning & contract management
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is M4 in Planning
  • Ans. 

    M4 in Planning refers to a milestone that marks the completion of a significant phase or deliverable in a project schedule.

    • M4 is typically used in project management to signify a key point in the project timeline.

    • It is often associated with the completion of a major task or the achievement of an important project milestone.

    • M4 can help track progress, identify potential delays, and ensure that the project stays on sched...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How will you provide detailed schedule of 300 km laying
  • Ans. 

    I will break down the 300 km laying project into smaller sections, assign resources, estimate durations, and create a detailed schedule.

    • Break down the project into manageable sections such as 10 km segments

    • Assign resources including equipment, manpower, and materials to each section

    • Estimate durations for each activity based on historical data or industry standards

    • Create a detailed schedule using a scheduling software l...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectation
  • Q2. Reason of changing job
Round 3 - Case Study 

How will you provide schedule of WTP

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is material reconciliation
  • Ans. 

    Material reconciliation is the process of comparing the actual materials used in a project with the estimated materials to ensure accuracy.

    • Involves comparing the actual quantity of materials used in a project with the estimated quantity

    • Helps in identifying any discrepancies or variances in material usage

    • Ensures that the project stays within budget and timelines

    • Can involve physical counting of materials on site or compa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is rolling margin?
  • Ans. 

    Rolling margin is the difference between the selling price and the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage.

    • Rolling margin helps in determining the profitability of a product or service.

    • It is calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold from the selling price, dividing the result by the selling price, and then multiplying by 100.

    • For example, if a product is sold for $100 and the cost of goods sold is $60, the ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to calculate bend deduction of ring in BBS?
  • Ans. 

    Bend deduction of a ring in BBS is calculated by subtracting the sum of two bend allowances from the total length of the ring.

    • Calculate the bend allowance for each bend in the ring.

    • Add the bend allowances together to get the total bend allowance.

    • Subtract the total bend allowance from the total length of the ring to get the bend deduction.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is bend deduction for ring hook
  • Ans. 

    Bend deduction for ring hook is the amount of material that is removed when bending a ring hook.

    • Bend deduction is calculated based on the material thickness and bend radius.

    • It is used to determine the flat pattern length of the material before bending.

    • For ring hooks, the bend deduction is typically around 1.5 times the material thickness.

    • The formula for calculating bend deduction is: Bend Deduction = (π/2) x Bend Radiu

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

General aptitude questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General technical
  • Q2. Deep Core technical questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic HR questions

Sj Contracts Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Sj Contracts Senior Planning Engineer interview?
Sj Contracts interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Sj Contracts interview process are Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Sj Contracts Senior Planning Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Sj Contracts. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Sj Contracts expect are Scheduling, MS Project, MSP, Monitoring and Planning.
What are the top questions asked in Sj Contracts Senior Planning Engineer interview?

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