Manager - Planning

PURPOSE

To lead and drive Project planning, Scheduling, and progress monitoring functions to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of construction projects. The role focuses on developing robust project controls, integrating multidisciplinary inputs, and proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies. It also ensures accurate reporting and data-driven decision-making aligned with organizational objectives.

ORGANIZATION

Position reports to CPM / PM and may have 1-3 reportees depending on approved org chart.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

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Lead end-to-end project tracking against the master schedule, driving timely identification of deviations and formulation of recovery/catch-up plans.

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Develop and manage detailed schedules and rolling look-ahead plans, ensuring alignment with key milestones and work package priorities.

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Monitor critical path activities, productivity rates, and site progress; proactively highlight risks and advise mitigation strategies to the Project Manager.

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Drive coordination with contractors for target achievement, resource optimization, and resolution of execution constraints.

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Prepare and analyze planned vs. actual progress (S-curves), production rates, and Estimates-to-Complete (ETC) for effective project control.

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Ensure accurate and timely updating of schedules, material trackers, and progress data across all stakeholders.

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Maintain robust site progress documentation including daily records and photographic evidence.

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Generate periodic MIS reports, dashboards, and executive presentations (PPTs) for senior management and client stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making.

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