Project Planning Manager

The Project Planning Manager will be responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling project activities to ensure timely completion within approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The role will coordinate with project, engineering, procurement, contracts, and site teams to track progress, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall project schedule using Primavera P6 / MS Project.
• Prepare detailed baseline schedules, work programs, and milestone plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, contracts, and other departments for project planning.
• Monitor actual progress against the approved project schedule and identify delays, critical activities, and schedule risks.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project progress reports.
• Conduct regular progress review meetings with project and site teams.
• Track planned vs. actual progress and prepare variance analysis.
• Identify the critical path and ensure timely completion of critical activities.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and coordinate with site teams for upcoming activities.
• Develop recovery plans and recommend corrective measures in case of project delays.
• Monitor manpower, materials, equipment, and resource requirements against the project schedule.
• Coordinate with procurement and commercial teams to ensure timely availability of materials and services.
• Review contractor/subcontractor schedules and monitor their performance against commitments.
• Maintain project planning records, schedules, progress updates, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare S-curves, progress curves, productivity reports, and earned value/progress analysis where required.
• Support project management in forecasting project completion dates and potential delays.
• Analyse schedule changes and their impact on project completion.
• Assist in preparing Extension of Time (EOT) documentation and delay analysis, wherever applicable.
• Ensure that project planning activities are aligned with contractual requirements and management objectives.
• Present project progress and key planning issues to senior management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / relevant engineering discipline.
• 812 years of relevant experience in project planning and project controls.
• Experience in real estate, residential/commercial construction, infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, project scheduling, progress monitoring, and reporting.

Key Skills

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Primavera P6 / MS Project
• Project Monitoring & Control
• Critical Path Analysis
• Delay Analysis
• Progress Tracking
• Resource Planning
• Cost & Schedule Control
• S-Curve Preparation
• MIS & Management Reporting
• Contractor Coordination
• Risk Identification & Mitigation
• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Excellent Communication & Coordination Skills

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in high-rise residential projects, commercial projects, large-scale real estate developments, or multi-disciplinary construction projects will be preferred.