About Godrej Properties Limited
Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines a 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting edge design, technology, and sustainability. In FY 2021, Godrej Properties emerged as the largest developer in India by the value and volume of residential sales achieved.Godrej Properties has deeply focused on sustainable development. In 2010, GPL committed that all of its developments would be third party certified green buildings. In 2020,2021 and again in 2022, the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark ranked GPL #1 globally amongst listed residential developers for its sustainability and ESG practices. In 2017, GPL was one of the founding partners of the Sustainable Housing Leadership Consortium (SHLC), whose mission is to spread sustainable development practices across the Indian real estate sector. In recent years, Godrej Properties has received over 300 awards and recognitions, including the Porter Prize 2019, The Most Trusted Real Estate Brand in the 2019 Brand Trust Report, Builder of the Year at the CNBC-Awaaz Real Estate Awards 2019, and The Economic Times Best Real Estate Brand 2018.
Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented
Deputy Manager – Planning
to support and manage the planning and scheduling functions of large-scale construction projects—preferably residential multistoried apartment complexes or integrated townships. The ideal candidate will play a key role in project coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and performance tracking to ensure projects are executed efficiently, within scope, time, and cost parameters.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive project plans, including detailed schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Coordinate with design, procurement, contracts, execution, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery of project milestones.
- Conduct micro-level planning to optimize workflows, resource allocation, and productivity.
- Track and monitor project progress, identify variances, and propose corrective actions to meet project timelines.
- Prepare and maintain budget forecasts, track expenditures, and ensure effective financial control mechanisms.
- Analyze project performance data to identify risks and opportunities, and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
- Support the preparation of progress reports, dashboards, and performance analyses for management and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with site teams, consultants, and vendors to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
- Promote project management best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support, mentor, and guide junior planning engineers and coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve planning excellence.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) – mandatory.
- NICMAR certification or equivalent specialization in Project Management/Planning – preferred.
Experience
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in project planning and control functions for large-scale construction projects, ideally in residential multistoried developments or township projects.
- Demonstrated experience in micro-planning, budgeting, scheduling, and interdepartmental coordination.
Skills and Competencies
Technical & Professional Skills
- Proficiency in project planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel-based tracking tools).
- Strong analytical and numerical ability for data-driven planning and forecasting.
- Solid understanding of construction methodologies, resource management, and cost control principles.
- Ability to identify and resolve planning bottlenecks proactively.
Behavioral & Leadership Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder coordination.
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Strong leadership qualities with the ability to guide and motivate planning teams.
- Effective problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.
- Adaptability to handle multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
An inclusive Godrej
Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, color, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!We look forward to meeting you.
