Planning Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain project master schedules and detailed micro schedules using tools such as Primavera (P6) / MS Project.
  
• Define Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), activity lists, and dependencies to ensure clarity in project execution.
  
• Prepare baseline schedules and track progress against the baseline.
  
• Forecast manpower, material, and equipment requirements in line with project plans.
  

2. Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor project progress, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
  
• Generate weekly/monthly progress reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
  
• Track critical paths and ensure that delays are addressed through recovery plans.
  
• Provide inputs for management reviews and client reporting.
  

3. Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with project managers, engineers, procurement, and execution teams to capture accurate progress data.
  
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure planning deliverables meet project requirements.
  
• Support tendering teams with planning inputs, resource histograms, and schedules for new bids.
  

4. Risk & Change Management

• Perform delay analysis and identify project risks impacting schedules.
  
• Recommend risk mitigation strategies and incorporate approved changes into the schedule.
  
• Support claims, extension of time (EOT) requests, and contractual documentation.
  

5. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and guide planning engineers, ensuring standardization of processes and reporting formats.
  
• Promote continuous improvement in planning practices and tools.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Leadership and team coordination skills.
  
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing solutions.