Deputy Manager Project Controls

Job Description Project Planning & Controls (Landside)

Job Title: Deputy Manager-Project Planning & Controls Landside Infrastructure

Location: Bengaluru

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Infrastructure Projects

Reports To: Lead Project Planning & Controls CPO Office

Role Overview:

The Deputy Manager Project Planning & Controls (Landside) supports Client oversight of planning scheduling and MIS for landside infrastructure projects including roads bridges utilities drainage parking structures and interface works connecting terminal and city-side infrastructure.

The role ensures schedule visibility interface alignment and progress assurance across multiple agencies and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Scheduling

Review and track PMC and Contractor schedules (L3L5) for Landside works including roads utilities drainage bridges and support infrastructure.

Monitor milestone adherence and identify interface risks with terminal utilities and external agencies.

Track critical path movements float erosion and sequencing changes..

Support development of execution sequences staging plans and phasing strategies aligned with Landside operational constraints.

Project Controls & Performance Tracking

Monitor Planned vs Actual physical progress and milestone achievement.

Validate contractor-reported progress with site inputs and PMC certifications.

Track productivity trends and forecast completion risks.

Support development and monitoring of recovery and mitigation measures for schedule slippages.

Maintain schedule updates in Primavera/MS Project with accuracy and discipline.

MIS & Reporting

Prepare weekly fortnightly and monthly MIS reports for internal review and leadership updates.

Consolidate PMC and contractor data into clear decision-oriented dashboards.

Maintain accurate data logs for schedule progress risks and interfaces.

Support preparation of leadership review notes and presentations.

Assist senior management with data-backed presentations progress summaries and trend analysis.

Interface & Coordination

Coordinate with PMC Contractors Design Teams Utilities and Local Authorities.

Track interfaces between roads utilities terminal access and public traffic management.

Support phased handovers and access planning.

Support interface management between Landside packages and terminal / airside / utilities works.

Participate in contractor review meetings planning discussions and coordination forums with factual data support.

Process Support & Controls

Support implementation of standard planning and reporting processes across Landside packages.

Assist in preparation of time impact analysis delay records and schedule substantiation as required.

Contribute to continuous improvement of planning templates trackers and reporting formats.

Qualifications & Experience:

B.E./B. Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory)

Postgraduate diploma or certifications in Project Management Construction Planning preferred.

Minimum 7-9 years of hands-on experience in Project Planning & Controls in large-scale infrastructure projects preferably in airport or transportation sector.

Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 MS Project Excel and exposure to Power BI.

Familiarity with AutoCAD BIM and engineering coordination tools is a strong advantage.

Exposure to Landside works or projects executed under operational constraints is desirable.

Core Competencies:

Sound understanding of construction sequencing planning logic and schedule controls.

Strong analytical skills with attention to data accuracy and reporting discipline.

Ability to work independently while aligning closely with senior planning leadership.

Good communication and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary teams.

Comfortable working in fast-paced deadline-driven and live operational environments.

Required Experience:

Manager