Project Manager- Planning- Kolkata

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager Planning to lead project planning scheduling monitoring and control activities across large-scale construction interior fit-out infrastructure or real estate projects. The role will be responsible for developing project schedules tracking progress forecasting risks and ensuring timely project delivery through effective planning and coordination with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules work breakdown structures (WBS) and execution plans.
• Establish project milestones critical paths and resource-loaded schedules.
• Prepare baseline schedules and monitor project performance against approved plans.
• Ensure alignment of project timelines with business objectives and client requirements.

Project Monitoring & Control

• Track project progress and identify schedule variances.
• Analyze delays bottlenecks and potential risks impacting project delivery.
• Generate daily weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Monitor project productivity and recommend corrective actions to maintain timelines.

Resource Planning

• Coordinate with project teams to optimize manpower equipment and material allocation.
• Develop resource histograms and workforce deployment plans.
• Ensure efficient utilization of project resources across multiple projects.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with project managers design teams procurement and site execution teams.
• Facilitate planning review meetings and project status discussions.
• Provide planning insights and recommendations to senior leadership and clients.

Risk Management

• Identify project risks schedule constraints and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct delay analysis and impact assessments.
• Develop recovery plans and acceleration programs whenever required.

Cost & Performance Reporting

• Support project control functions including cost tracking and forecasting.
• Monitor earned value metrics and project performance indicators.
• Prepare dashboards MIS reports and management presentations.
• Assist in budget planning and project forecasting activities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain project planning documentation schedules and progress records.
• Ensure adherence to organizational project management standards and procedures.
• Support contract management by providing schedule-related inputs for claims and extensions of time (EOT).

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management Architecture or a related discipline.
• PMP PMI-SP Primavera P6 or equivalent project planning certification preferred.
• 1012 years of experience in project planning and controls within construction infrastructure real estate or interior fit-out projects.
• Experience managing planning functions for large and complex projects.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 MS Project and project scheduling techniques.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) and project control methodologies.
• Proficiency in project reporting forecasting and schedule analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and coordination abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of project lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel Power BI and project management tools.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time