Senior Project Planner

Company Description

Crest Ventures Limited (Crest)

delivered more than 10 million sq. ft.

Real Estate Division

3 million sq. ft.

Role Description

Senior Planner

This role requires a strong command of project planning tools, analytical rigor, and the ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams — including design consultants, contractors, and internal project management — to proactively identify risks, delays, and critical path dependencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive

  baseline and catch-up schedules

  for all ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Continuously

  track progress

  against approved schedules and update plans in line with on-ground realities.
• Define and monitor

  resource requirements

  , ensuring optimal allocation and utilization across projects.
• Coordinate

  contractor appointments

  ,

  material procurement schedules

  , and

  liaison/approval timelines

  .
• Track

  consultant drawings, deliverables, and submittals

  , maintaining version control and documentation.
• Prepare

  weekly, biweekly, and monthly progress reports

  for management review.
• Conduct

  delay analysis

  and propose mitigation plans to recover schedule slippages.
• Prepare detailed

  MIS reports

  ,

  progress review presentations (PRMs)

  , and

  dashboard updates

  .
• Flag

  critical issues

  to senior management with data-backed insights and action recommendations.
• Maintain a complete

  record of events and deviations

  throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support

  budget tracking

  and alignment of schedules with financial milestones.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering

  from a recognized institution.

• Postgraduate qualification

  in Project Planning/Management (NICMAR or equivalent preferred).

• 11+ years

  of experience in

  planning and scheduling large-scale residential and commercial projects

  , from concept to handover.
• Proven proficiency in

  Primavera (P6)

  ,

  MS Project

  ,

  AutoCAD

  , and

  MS Office Suite

  .
• Strong understanding of

  construction sequencing

  ,

  liaison processes

  , and

  project cost controls

  .

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented with a structured approach to execution.
• Proactive and solution-driven — capable of anticipating risks and driving course correction.
• Able to

  manage multiple complex projects

  and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Confident, self-motivated, and committed to professional growth.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and performance-driven environment.

Location

Bandra West, Mumbai

• Full-time | On-site