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).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• PMP, PMI-SP, Primavera P6, or equivalent project planning certification preferred.
• 10–12 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.

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