About the role

Head of Planning

Location: Venus Head Office, Ahmedabad
Industry: Real Estate / PMC / Building Construction / EPC

Experience: 15+ Years

Role Overview

The Head of Planning will be responsible for leading the planning and monitoring function across all projects from concept to completion. This role requires strategic oversight, cross-functional coordination, and leadership to ensure timely delivery, cost optimization, and adherence to quality standards across the organization’s project portfolio.

Educational Qualification

B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Postgraduate qualification in Construction Management (CEPT / NICMAR / RICS or equivalent preferred)

Key Competencies

Leadership experience in managing planning functions for large-scale real estate portfolios
Expertise in project scheduling, cost control, and risk management
Strong exposure to high-rise commercial, premium residential, and township / villa developments
Proficiency in planning tools, ERP systems, and working knowledge of BIM platforms
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to drive process improvements and implement best practices

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Leadership

Lead and establish the planning function across all projects
Define planning standards, processes, and best practices across the organization
Provide strategic inputs to management on project timelines, risks, and resource planning

2. Project Planning & Control (Portfolio Level)

Oversee development of detailed project schedules (WBS, milestones, critical path)
Monitor project progress across all sites and ensure alignment with approved timelines
Drive delay analysis, risk mitigation, and recovery planning

3. Cost & Performance Monitoring

Collaborate with QS and Contracts teams to ensure robust budgeting, cost tracking, and cash flow management
Review project performance through periodic MIS and dashboards
Ensure proactive identification of cost and schedule deviations

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

Act as a central coordination point between design, execution, contracts, sales, finance, and external stakeholders
Resolve inter-departmental and interdisciplinary issues impacting project delivery

5. Governance & Reporting

Lead project review meetings with internal teams, consultants, and contractors
Ensure preparation of agendas, MOMs, and strict follow-up on action items
Present consolidated portfolio-level MIS to senior management

6. Approvals & Compliance Support

Provide planning support for statutory approvals in coordination with consultants and authorities

7. Feasibility & Business Support

Lead feasibility studies, project benchmarking, and competitive analysis for new developments
Support management in decision-making with data-driven insights

8. Innovation & Technology

Drive adoption of advanced planning tools, BIM integration, and emerging construction technologies
Continuously improve planning efficiency and reporting systems

9. Site Oversight

Conduct periodic site visits to review planning effectiveness and ensure execution alignment