Project Planning Manager

As a Planning Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the planning of various construction projects. This role involves developing long-term plans and goals, analyzing productivity trends, and ensuring alignment with construction objectives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to achieve project success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge in the understanding of stages of planning, i.e., pre-contract (Procurement) and post-contract stages.
• Understanding of work methods of different packages.
• Conversant with all packages of structural, finishes, industrial structure.
• Working understanding of electrical and mechanical packages.
• Working knowledge in MS Project/Primavera P6.
2. Pre-Contract Work:
• Review of basic plan shared by the Client, validate with various work packages and lead time required.
• Prepare a baseline integrated plan for the overall project.
• Review the L1 schedule proposed by various contractors/vendors during the bid evaluation.
• Review the work packages and their ordering plan and escalate concerns if any.
• Conducting monthly meetings.
3. Post-Contract Work:
• Review and freeze baseline L2 schedule of each work package contractor/vendor.
• Review contractors’ monthly plan and comment on the resource plan for its alignment.
• Tracking of baseline plan of each major vendor.
• Organizing monthly meetings.
4. Documentation and MIS Reporting:
• Keep all records of monthly project plan versus progress.
• Flagging concerns on slippages and supporting the digital champion on risk register.
• Preparation of monthly project report with support from other members.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (master’s degree is a plus).
• Proven experience as a Project Planner in the construction of hospitals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Projects, scheduling, baseline reviews.
• Extensive hands-on experience in Project Management & Contracts.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools; PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
• Problem-solving orientation with the ability to make timely decisions and adapt to changing project dynamics.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Results-oriented and customer-focused mindset.

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