Manager - Planning

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Planning Manager – Industrial ProjectsPosition OverviewSeeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead project planning, scheduling, and controls for industrial facility projects. This role serves as the authority for project scheduling, resource planning, and progress monitoring, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet all performance objectives. The Planning Manager will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, construction managers, project mangers, contractors, and clients to deliver exceptional project outcomes.

This position requires both technical scheduling expertise and leadership capabilities

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & SchedulingLead comprehensive project planning from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) through construction completion for industrial facility projects including manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and distribution centers till project closeout.

Develop master project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), EVM and critical path analyses using industry-standard scheduling methodologies

Prepare baseline schedules and manage schedule updates, ensuring accurate progress tracking and forecasting throughout project lifecycle

Conduct what-if scenario planning and schedule risk analysis to identify potential delays and develop mitigation strategies

Project Controls & Progress MonitoringEstablish and maintain project control systems including Earned Value Management (EVM) for cost and schedule performance measurement

Generate progress reports, S-curves, and KPI dashboards for senior management and client stakeholders

Monitor critical milestones, resource loading, and construction productivity metrics to ensure target achievement

Coordinate project lookhead schedules (2/3-week, 6-week) with construction teams to optimize resource allocation and workflow sequencing

Stakeholder ManagementServe as primary planning liaison with clients, providing regular schedule updates and addressing project timeline concerns

Manage relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure schedule alignment and coordination

Facilitate schedule coordination meetings with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams

Review and analyze contractor schedule submissions, recovery plans, and extension of time (EOT) claims

Risk Management & Quality AssuranceIdentify schedule risks, constraints, and dependencies across all project phases and work packages

Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential delays and disruptions

Ensure planning deliverables comply with client requirements, contract specifications, and industry best practices

Prepare comprehensive schedule narratives, delay analysis reports, and lessons learned documentation

Required QualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline from a reputed institution

10-12 years of progressive experience in project planning and scheduling within industrial construction or heavy engineering sectors

Demonstrated track record of successfully managing planning for industrial projects including Pre-Construction, Construction & Closeout Phases for all trades including Civil, MEP, Finishes & Fitouts.

Technical ProficiencyProficiency with Microsoft Project for schedule development and analysis

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation

Familiarity with EVM systems and progress measurement methodologies

Technical CompetenciesScheduling & PlanningCritical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles and techniques

Resource leveling, resource-loaded schedules, and capacity planning

Multi-project portfolio scheduling and program-level planning

Schedule baseline management and change control processes

Construction sequencing, phasing, and logistics planning

Project ControlsEarned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and reporting

Cost-schedule integration and variance analysis

Trend analysis, forecasting, and performance measurement

Progress measurement techniques including physical progress assessment and earned value calculations

Budget tracking, cost curve development, and cash flow forecasting

Risk & Claims ManagementSchedule risk assessment

Critical path analysis and float management

Delay and disruption analysis for claims evaluation

Extension of time (EOT) and compensation event assessment

Contract schedule requirements interpretation and compliance verification

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

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