Manager- Planning

Job Title: Manager- Planning

The Planning Manager is responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules and ensuring effective planning and coordination of all phases of institutional construction projects. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

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1. Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
• Prepare project baselines and monitor progress against plans.
• Identify critical paths, schedule variances, and recommend recovery plans.

2. Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with project managers, architects, consultants, and site teams to gather project updates and align on timelines.
• Interface with client planning teams and attend project planning meetings.

3. Monitoring & Reporting

• Track project progress through weekly and monthly reports.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and resource loading charts.
• Conduct delay analysis and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Analyze productivity trends and performance metrics.

4. Resource & Cost Planning

• Coordinate with procurement and construction teams to plan resource and material requirements.
• Integrate cost and schedule data to support earned value analysis.

5. Risk Management

• Identify potential risks to the schedule and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain risk registers and participate in risk review meetings.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree in Construction Management (preferred).

• Experience:

  12-15 years in planning and scheduling roles, with at least 3-years in institutional project execution.

• Software Proficiency:

  Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Excel, AutoCAD, Power BI (optional).

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of institutional building construction processes and timelines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Knowledge of FIDIC, CPWD, or other public/institutional standards (as applicable).
• Familiarity with BIM coordination (preferred but not mandatory).