Planning Manager

10 - 14 years

10 - 14 Lacs

Posted:2 days ago| Platform: Foundit logo

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Experience:

10+ years in construction project management and scheduling

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules for large-scale development projects, particularly Highrise residential and commercial buildings.
  • Create and implement project programming strategies, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timeline optimization.
  • Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to establish realistic project milestones and deadlines.
  • Utilize advanced scheduling software to create, update, and analyze critical path method (CPM) schedules.
  • Conduct regular schedule risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for potential delays.
  • Monitor project progress against established schedules, identifying and resolving conflicts or bottlenecks.
  • Prepare and present detailed schedule reports and analyses to project managers, executives, and clients.
  • Collaborate with estimating and cost control teams to align schedules with project budgets and resource availability.
  • Implement and maintain schedule control systems to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Provide expert guidance on sequencing of construction activities to optimize efficiency and minimize disruptions.
  • Develop recovery schedules when necessary and propose acceleration strategies when required.
  • Mentor junior schedulers and team members on best practices in project programming and scheduling.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field; master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in construction scheduling, with a focus on large-scale development projects.
  • Proven track record in managing schedules for Highrise residential and commercial projects.
  • Expert proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, sequences, and interdependencies.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex schedule data.
  • Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey schedule information to diverse audiences.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction contract types and their impact on project scheduling.

Desired Skills:

  • PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification.
  • Experience with Lean Construction principles and Last Planner System.
  • Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and its integration with project scheduling.
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.
  • Experience in claims analysis and delay mitigation strategies.
  • Understanding of sustainable construction practices and their impact on project timelines.
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools to create compelling schedule presentations.

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