Planning Manager

Job Title: Planning Manager (Civil)

Department: Project Planning & Control

Reports To: Project Director / Project Manager / Head – Planning

Location: Coimbatore

Experience Required: 10–20 years (depending on project scale and complexity)

Job Summary:

The Planning Manager (Civil) is responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling the project schedule, cost, and resources to ensure timely and efficient project execution. The role involves coordinating with project, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to achieve project objectives within budget and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:1. Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop comprehensive project schedules (baseline and revised) using Primavera P6 / MS Project.
• Define project milestones, activity sequencing, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Integrate design, procurement, and construction schedules to form a unified project plan.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for progress tracking.

2. Monitoring & Progress Control

• Track project progress against baseline schedules and identify potential delays or risks.
• Prepare and update look-ahead schedules (weekly/monthly) for site execution teams.
• Conduct schedule variance and productivity analysis.
• Coordinate with site engineers to collect progress data and update progress reports.

3. Cost & Resource Management

• Prepare project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and resource histograms.
• Monitor cost performance and report cost variances.
• Coordinate with procurement and contracts teams for material and manpower planning.

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare periodic progress reports (daily, weekly, monthly) for management and clients.
• Present schedule status, recovery plans, and delay analysis reports.
• Support claims preparation, EOT (Extension of Time) submissions, and contractual documentation.
• Maintain records of schedule revisions and approvals.

5. Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with design, procurement, and execution teams to ensure schedule alignment.
• Attend progress review meetings with clients and consultants.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions to maintain project timelines.

6. Risk & Change Management

• Identify schedule and cost risks early and propose mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate the impact of design or scope changes on project schedules.
• Support management in decision-making through accurate project forecasting.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other planning software.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methodologies (buildings, infrastructure, industrial projects).
• Knowledge of contract management and EOT / claims procedures.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Leadership and coordination capabilities for managing planning teams.

Educational Qualification:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
• PMP / Primavera / Project Planning Certification preferred
• Contact 9789819872/ hr@bnrinfra.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Planning Manager: 10 years (Required)
• Project planning: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person