Planning Manager - Real Estate

The Planning Manager - Real Estate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, monitoring, and project controls of multiple civil and core & shell projects within the Western Zone. This role requires a strong leader who can coordinate effectively between various stakeholders, including Project Heads, Site Planning Engineers, and other departments such as Procurement, QA/QC, and Management. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in civil engineering and extensive experience in project planning and controls.

Key Responsibilities include

• Zone-Level Planning: Develop and maintain a comprehensive Master Schedule for all projects, ensuring that planning standards are consistent across the board. Create project-wise baseline schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project, and prepare forward plans to ensure timely project delivery.
• Civil & Core & Shell Planning: The Planning Manager must possess a deep understanding of various construction processes, including excavation, foundation work, RCC structures, and MEP coordination. This knowledge is crucial for effective planning and execution of high-rise projects.
• Progress Monitoring: Collect and analyze daily progress reports from project sites, comparing planned versus actual progress. Identify delays and prepare variance reports to ensure that all projects remain on track.
• Recovery Planning: For any delayed projects, the Planning Manager will develop recovery programs, identify critical activities, and monitor progress against these plans to ensure timely completion.
• Procurement & Engineering Interface: Maintain a linked schedule with procurement and engineering activities, ensuring that all necessary drawings and materials are available on time to avoid delays.
• Commercial & Project Controls: Collaborate with the commercial team to monitor financial aspects of the projects, including planned versus actual values, cash flow requirements, and delay-related impacts.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project for project scheduling.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for reporting and presentations.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and construction processes.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with diverse teams.

This position offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to work on significant projects in the real estate sector. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for project management in construction, we encourage you to apply.