Manager - Planning

PURPOSE

To lead and drive Project planning, Scheduling, and progress monitoring functions to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of construction projects. The role focuses on developing robust project controls, integrating multidisciplinary inputs, and proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies. It also ensures accurate reporting and data-driven decision-making aligned with organizational objectives.

ORGANIZATION

Position reports to CPM / PM and may have 1-3 reportees depending on approved org chart.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead end-to-end project tracking against the master schedule, driving timely identification of deviations and formulation of recovery/catch-up plans.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules and rolling look-ahead plans, ensuring alignment with key milestones and work package priorities.
• Monitor critical path activities, productivity rates, and site progress; proactively highlight risks and advise mitigation strategies to the Project Manager.
• Drive coordination with contractors for target achievement, resource optimization, and resolution of execution constraints.
• Prepare and analyze planned vs. actual progress (S-curves), production rates, and Estimates-to-Complete (ETC) for effective project control.
• Ensure accurate and timely updating of schedules, material trackers, and progress data across all stakeholders.
• Maintain robust site progress documentation including daily records and photographic evidence.
• Generate periodic MIS reports, dashboards, and executive presentations (PPTs) for senior management and client stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Support integrated reporting by consolidating inputs across disciplines and ensuring consistency in project performance communication.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Interface with external consultants, contractors, and vendors to drive execution alignment, resolve interdependencies, and ensure adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and contractual obligations.

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Engage and coordinate with the Reporting Manager, internal teams, cross-functional heads, and user departments to drive alignment, resolve dependencies, and ensure seamless project execution.

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

• Planning Programming for Mega size projects with Capex 100 Cr

OTHER DIMENSIONS

• To handle team of 2-4 engineers
• Managing Multiple Vendors and Stakeholders
• Vast co-ordination (involving several teams across locations)

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• B.E / B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical Engineering
• Post-Graduation / Diploma in Construction Management would be preferable

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Total experience of 9 to 11 years of experience
• Relevant experience in planning role for 4+ years

COMPETENCIES

• Personal Effectiveness
• Social Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Problem Solving Analytical Thinking
• Planning Decision Making
• Capability Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Stakeholder Focus
• Networking
• Execution Results
• Teamwork Interpersonal influence
• Regulatory Compliance and Management (Practitioner)
• Budgeting and Cost Estimation (Practitioner)
• Project Planning and Scheduling (Practitioner)
• Project Monitoring and Reporting (Practitioner)
• Contract Management (Practitioner)
• Project Control (Practitioner)
• Value Engineering (Practitioner)
• Risk Management (Practitioner)

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