Manager - Planning

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Planning Manager – Industrial ProjectsPosition Overview
Seeking 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 & Scheduling
Lead 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 Monitoring
Establish 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 Management
Serve 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 Assurance
Identify 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 & Experience
Bachelor'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 Proficiency
Proficiency 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 & Planning
Critical 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 Controls
Earned 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 Management
Schedule 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
Location:
On-site –Bengaluru, KA
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
48
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