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Project Planning Manager


Company : Renaatus


Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu


Created : 2026-01-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Role Overview: The Planning Manager is responsible for end-to-end project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and reporting for a commercial high-rise project, ensuring timely completion within approved timelines, cost, and quality standards.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Scheduling- Prepare detailed project schedules (L1–L4) using Primavera P6 / MS Project. - Develop baseline programs, work breakdown structures (WBS), and milestone charts. - Integrate construction methodology with planning schedules for high-rise execution. - Prepare recovery schedules and re-planning strategies in case of delays.Monitoring & Control- Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress against baseline plans. - Identify critical path activities, slippages, and risk areas. - Conduct earned value analysis and productivity tracking. - Coordinate with execution teams to ensure adherence to planned timelines.Reporting & MIS- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for management and clients. - Develop dashboards for schedule variance, manpower, and resource utilization. - Support client and PMC meetings with accurate planning data and presentations.Coordination & Stakeholder Management- Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors. - Review contractor schedules and ensure alignment with master program. - Support procurement and billing teams with schedule inputs.Claims & Delay Analysis- Assist in delay analysis, time impact analysis (TIA), and extension of time (EOT) submissions. - Maintain planning records to support contractual claims and audits.Risk Management- Identify planning and execution risks for high-rise construction. - Propose mitigation and contingency plans. - Monitor key construction interfaces (structure, façade, MEP, finishing).Qualifications & Experience:- Monitor key construction interfaces (structure, façade, MEP, finishing). - B.E- Civil with 12-15 years of experience in construction planning - Minimum 3–5 years handling commercial high-rise building projects of 20+ floor - Proficient in Primavera P6 and other planning tools. - Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and critical path analysis. - Demonstrated experience working on EPC and developer-driven construction projects (infrastructure, industrial, residential, or commercial). - Deep knowledge of project lifecycles from pre-construction to commissioning and handover - Strong analytical and leadership skills.