Job Description for Manager - Planning

The Planning Manager is responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules and ensuring effective planning and coordination of all phases of institutional construction projects. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Location: Hyderabad

Industry: Construction / Real Estate / Infrastructure

Project Type: Institutional Building

1. Project Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6

Identify critical paths, schedule variances, and recommend recovery plans.

2. Coordination & Communication

Coordinate with project managers, architects, consultants, and site teams to gather project updates and align on timelines.

Interface with client planning teams and attend project planning meetings.

3. Monitoring & Reporting

Track project progress through weekly and monthly reports.

Prepare look-ahead schedules and resource loading charts.

Conduct delay analysis and suggest mitigation strategies.

Analyze productivity trends and performance metrics.

4. Resource & Cost Planning

Coordinate with procurement and construction teams to plan resource and material requirements.

Integrate cost and schedule data to support earned value analysis.

5. Risk Management

Identify potential risks to the schedule and recommend corrective actions.

Maintain risk registers and participate in risk review meetings.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering; Master's degree in Construction Management (preferred).

Experience: 12-15 years in planning and scheduling roles, with at least 3-years in institutional project execution.

Software Proficiency: Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Excel, AutoCAD, Power BI (optional).