Planning Manager - Assam - Contractual Role

Dear Candidate,

We have an urgent opening for Planning Manager role at Guwahati Site office location.

Position Overview:

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, analysing 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 stage of planning i.e., pre-contract (Procurement)and post contract stages.
• Understanding of work methods of different packages
• Conversant of 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 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 meeting
3. Post Contract work:
• Review and freeze baseline L2 schedule of each work package contractor/vendor
• Review of contractor's monthly plan and commenting on the resource plan for its alignment
• Tracking of baseline plan of each of major vendors
• 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

• Bachelors 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 and 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.

Regards,

Nikhil Thamarakshan