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

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

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