Project Planning Manager

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Position Title:

About the Role:

Planning Project Manager

This role will be responsible for driving end-to-end project planning, monitoring timelines, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with architects, contractors, consultants, and hotel pre-opening teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines for multiple real estate and hospitality projects.
  
• Use project management tools to track milestones and deliverables.
  
• Conduct feasibility assessments, risk analysis, and resource planning.
  

Real Estate Project Management

• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, contractors, and vendors.
  
• Monitor site progress and ensure alignment with approved designs and specifications.
  
• Handle statutory approvals, compliance documentation, and project quality standards.
  
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, and BOQ verification.
  

Hotel Pre-Opening Expertise

• Manage end-to-end pre-opening activities for hotels—from construction coordination to operational readiness.
  
• Liaise with hospitality operations, interior designers, and brand partners.
  
• Ensure timely completion of fit-outs, MEP systems, safety audits, and handover activities.
  
• Support recruitment, vendor finalization, procurement, and setup of operational departments pre-launch.
  

PPM & Reporting

• Apply PPM methodologies for project monitoring, reporting, and risk mitigation.
  
• Generate weekly/ monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and project updates for the management.
  
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks through structured evaluation.
  

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a central communication point between internal teams and external stakeholders.
  
• Chair project review meetings, highlight delays, and drive corrective actions.
  
• Maintain strong relationships with government authorities, consultants, and vendors.
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management or related field (Master’s preferred).
  

• PPM certification is mandatory.

• 5–10+ years of experience in real estate project planning and hotel pre-opening.
  
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, MEP systems, and hospitality standards.
  
• Excellent skills in MS Project, Primavera, or similar planning tools.
  
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
  
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work under tight deadline