Manager Planning-(Civil)

Job Description: Planning Manager (Civil) Location: Chennai (Head Office) Experience: 10 to 15 Years Industry: Construction / Real Estate Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering. CTC : Rs.8.4 LPA to 12 LPA Job Purpose The Planning Manager will oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation from the Chennai Head Office. This role ensures that residential, multi-storey buildings (MSBs), commercial, institutional, and industrial projects are delivered on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities Project Planning and Scheduling Create master project schedules using MS Project or Primavera. Establish baseline timelines for tracking engineering, procurement, and construction milestones. Integrate multiple project schedules into a master portfolio view. Define critical path methods to identify potential project bottlenecks. Update schedules weekly based on site progress inputs. Monitoring and Progress Control Monitor physical and financial progress across all active sites. Conduct variance analysis to compare actual progress against baselines. Generate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for management. Implement catch-up plans for delayed project packages. Verify contractor billing against actual physical progress achieved. Resource and Budget Management Forecast labor, material, and machinery requirements for schedules. Develop cash flow statements aligned with construction timelines. Optimize resource allocation to prevent idleness or project delays. Coordinate with the procurement team for timely material delivery. Track project expenditures against budgeted standard costs. Stakeholder Coordination Act as the central planning liaison for project sites. Collaborate with architects, structural designers, and site operations. Lead progress review meetings with project managers and clients. Assist contracts teams in evaluating variations and extension claims. Required Technical Skills Expertise in Primavera P6/MS Project software. Strong understanding of MS Office, especially advanced Excel functions. Deep knowledge of multi-storey building codes and structural workflows. Familiarity with industrial and institutional construction methodologies. Competence in earned value management (EVM) tracking concepts. Soft Skills and Competencies Strong analytical mind with high attention to detail. Exceptional communication skills for cross-functional corporate reporting. Proven leadership capabilities to manage remote site teams. Excellent problem-solving skills under tight corporate deadlines. Role & responsibilities