Deputy Manager - Planning

About the Company:

ASCENTIS

Championing world-class professional standards, the firm has earned a reputation for high quality and uncompromising integrity, especially in the hospitality sector where Ascentis is the leader in South Asia.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Role

  : Lead a key function at a respected international firm

• Innovative Environment

  : Implement new processes and digital tools to drive efficiency

• Progressive Culture:

  Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team

• Global Projects

  : Work on high-profile real estate and hospitality projects across regions

• Leadership Opportunity

  : Shape, mentor, and grow a talented team

Role Overview:

Deputy Manager – Scheduling / Planning

• Prepare and manage project master programme and fortnightly/monthly construction schedules
• Preparing Tender and BOI schedules
• Monitor project progress (design, tenders, purchasing, construction) and update master programme accordingly
• Monitor contractors work progress on site and monitor adequacy of resources and equipment
• Assist Project manager / Project Head in tracking the project delays and flag risks to the timelines to prepare mitigation plan
• Propose plans for works acceleration and documentation management, related to contractor's delays & EOT claims
• Assist project manager in preparing fortnightly and monthly reports (MPR).

Required Education & Skills:

• Diploma, B. Tech, or Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Civil)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the building construction industry with at least 3 years in a planning position.
• Candidate should have experience of working in a Planning position for hotel projects or high-end interior fitout projects.
• Excellent command of MS Project (knowledge of Primavera is a plus)
• Good technical knowledge of civil construction / fitouts acquired as construction engineer or on-site planning manager
• Good ability to read & review drawings
• Good command of English and ability to write minutes of meeting and reports
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and good reporting skills with management

Report to:

Lead Manager / Head Construction

Team:

No direct reports but management of teams of local and international contractors’ and vendors’ design teams and coordination with internal stakeholders (design, QS, procurement, construction managers etc.)

Department:

Construction Management