Planning Manager

As a Planning Manager in the Projects / Planning & Control department at Ludhiana, you will play a crucial role in leading the planning and control function for multiple commercial real estate development projects. Your strategic mindset and hands-on expertise will be essential in ensuring timely delivery of commercial assets through effective project scheduling, resource allocation, and cost tracking. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and manage master schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project - Create phase-wise, activity-based schedules across multiple commercial projects - Define critical paths, key milestones, and dependencies - Track progress vs baseline schedules; identify delays and bottlenecks - Conduct variance analysis and support recovery planning - Regularly update project schedules across all active sites - Coordinate with procurement, contracts, and execution teams - Support cost planning, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting - Liaise with architects, consultants, vendors, and in-house departments - Align design, procurement, statutory approvals, and execution timelines - Facilitate review meetings and prepare executive reports - Maintain records, schedules, delay logs, and prepare MIS reports and dashboards - Identify and assess project risks; develop mitigation and contingency strategies Qualification Required: - Bachelors in Civil Engineering (mandatory) - PG in Construction Management / MBA (preferred) - Technical Skills: Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel - Strong knowledge of project management frameworks (PMI/Lean) - Understanding of commercial project timelines, RERA, and statutory regulations The company is in the real estate development industry and focuses on large-scale commercial real estate projects with a multi-project environment. The Planning Manager role requires effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.,