Planning Manager in Bangalore, भारत

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