Senior Planning Manager

Role & responsibilities

1.

• Develop, maintain, and review detailed project schedules using Primavera or MSP software.
• Generate and share daily reports with management, including work progress, expenses, manpower utilization, machinery consumption, upcoming client bills, and projected costs.
• Break down large projects into manageable phases and create detailed micro-level plans.
• Ensure that project schedules are integrated into a master schedule and regularly update baselines, status reports, and performance measurements.

2. Resource & Budget Management:

• Monitor the consumption and inventory of materials to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Prepare detailed reports on resource allocation, project costs, and budget forecasts for management.
• Identify and develop new vendors to maintain healthy competition and ensure resource availability.

3. On-Site Monitoring & Coordination:

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure alignment with the project schedule.
• Liaise with surveyors, engineers, and site coordinators to gather accurate information and provide updates to management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any potential scheduling or resource-related issues.

4. Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare and maintain summary-level schedule reports, such as Gantt charts, milestone charts, and other tools for critical path analysis.
• Support the project management team with planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of project progress through dashboards and other tools.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to project planning and execution.

5. Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure that all project activities are carried out with high standards of quality, honesty, and dedication.
• Verify that the project team adheres to the project timeline and deliverables.
• Regularly check the plan versus actual progress and submit daily reports to management.

Preferred candidate profile