Position: Planning Manager

Experience: 20+ years

Qualification: B.E/ B. Tech in Civil Engineering/Architecture

Location: Noida

Reports To: Project Director

Client Overview
Client is a global design, architectural engineering, project management, and development conglomerate providing end-to-end solutions for large-scale infrastructure, building, and facility projects. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, the company operates across multiple regions with a strong international footprint. It specializes in architecture and engineering design, planning, supervision, project and construction management, development advisory, and turnkey delivery solutions.

Role Summary
Experience in hand-on construction planning of multi-storied steel buildings - commercial/mixed-use/airports/hotels, etc. from start to completion stage. Understanding of design-to-fabrication-construction cycle, challenges, sequencing, risk & mitigation measures (e.g. schedule compression, supply-chain alternatives, lead time analysis). Being deputed as the company's sole (as yet) planning manager, the position will report to the Client's Project Director /senior management and internally to the company's leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Review/analyses, maintain, and update the comprehensive schedules ; working knowledge/Handson use of ng Primavera P6 or MS Project(?).
Establish and optimize the macro and micro construction sequence for structure-> façade -> MEP & Finishes
Track and manage critical path milestones from anchor bolt casting, steel fabrication, heavy lifting, slab casting, façade.
Critically analyses & enhance Contractor/s resources, including heavy-lift cranes and workforce.
Monitor, audit, and challenge the schedules and progress reports.
Implement tracking mechanisms for off-site steel fabrication yards to align supply chain with on-site erection schedules.
Coordinate logistics schedules accounting for local traffic restrictions and site storage constraints.
Assess contractor progress using Milestone metrics, Schedule Performance Index, etc.
Analyze & critic design deliverables, GFCs, BIM team to align design release dates as/site schedules.
Review connection detailing schedules, Weld Procedure Specifications , NDTs timelines to prevent schedule roadblocks.
Participate in pre-construction reviews to identify design clashes in composite interfaces (e.g., shear studs, rebar congestion, MEP penetrations) before fabrication begins.
Maintain a live Project Risk Register focusing on steel price volatility, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory delays.
Formulate specific contingency schedules for the Delhi region's weather conditions, monsoon delays and winter pollution bans (e.g., GRAP restrictions).
Conduct Delay Analysis to prevent/ evaluate EOT cases and formulate acceleration plans when necessary.
Review & provide input on MIS dashboards & reports for schedule & risks.

Qualifications and Experience

Strong knowledge of Data Centre civil and architectural requirements
B.E/ B. Tech in Civil Engineering/Architecture
Experience with RCC structures, foundations, equipment plinths, and industrial flooring
Understanding of high-load floors, vibration control, and fire-rated construction
Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit knowledge preferred)
Strong coordination and communication skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Hands-on site execution and problem-solving ability

Planning Manager

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