Planning Manager PMO to coordinate Fast-Track Projects

Role Objective

The Planning Manager will be the strategic lead for multiple project controls in terms of Design Coordination, Procurement Tracking and review integrated Engineering, Procurement, and Construction activities into a unified, high-performance schedule to ensure the successful delivery of fast-track projects.

Key Responsibilities- Coordinate with multiple projects for

• Integrated Scheduling:Primavera P6 or MS Project (LMS). Knowledge of BIM advantage
• Fast-Track Project Tracking: Monitor daily/weekly progress against the baseline and identify critical path variances early. Implement 2–4 week look-ahead schedules to maintain momentum on fast-track timelines.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the central planning hub, coordinating with Architects, Consultants, and Contractors to resolve drawing discrepancies, material delays, or site bottlenecks.
• Performance Dashboards: Create and maintain sophisticated management dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or similar technological tools. These should visualize KPIs like S-Curves, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Milestone Slippage.
• Management Action Plans: Perform Delay Analysis (Root Cause Analysis) and develop proactive recovery or mitigation plans for management review.
• Risk & Resource Management: Forecast manpower and machinery requirements while identifying potential scheduling risks to prevent budget or timeline overruns.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (Post-graduation in Project Management is a plus).
• Software Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project. Advanced skills in Excel for data visualization and dashboard creation.
• Industry Experience: Minimum 12 years in project planning, Coordination, Contracts management in EPC projects and fast-track construction.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate complex site data into clear, actionable insights for senior management.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to drive alignment between technical consultants and site execution teams