About the role

Planning Head

Experience: 15+ Years
Industry Preference: Real Estate Developer / Construction / Contractor / PMC
Job Summary:
The Planning Head will be responsible for leading project planning, scheduling, monitoring,
and control functions across multiple projects. The role ensures timely project delivery,
optimal resource utilization, and adherence to budget through robust planning systems and
proactive risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Planning & Scheduling
 Develop detailed project schedules using tools like Primavera (P6) / MS Project.
 Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
 Establish Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for all projects.
 Ensure alignment of planning with project execution strategy.
2. Monitoring & Control
 Track project progress against baseline schedules.
 Identify delays, analyse root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
 Conduct regular site reviews and coordination meetings.
 Ensure timely reporting of project status (MIS, dashboards, progress reports).
3. Resource & Cost Planning
 Plan manpower, material, and equipment requirements.
 Coordinate with procurement and execution teams for resource allocation.
 Monitor project budgets and cost deviations in coordination with finance teams.
4. Risk Management
 Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
 Maintain risk registers and ensure proactive issue resolution.
 Implement delay analysis (EOT claims, impact analysis).
5. Coordination & Stakeholder Management
 Liaise with internal teams (Projects, Design, Procurement, Contracts).
 Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and clients.
 Ensure seamless communication across all project stakeholders.

6. MIS & Reporting
 Prepare and present weekly/monthly progress reports to management.
 Develop dashboards for tracking KPIs like schedule variance, cost variance,
productivity.
 Ensure accurate documentation and reporting systems.
7. Team Leadership
 Lead and mentor planning engineers across projects.
 Establish standardized planning processes and best practices.
 Drive performance and accountability within the planning team.
Key Skills & Competencies:
 Strong expertise in Primavera P6 / MS Project
 In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies and project lifecycle
 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
 Strong leadership and team management abilities
 Effective communication and stakeholder management
 Knowledge of contracts, claims, and delay analysis
Educational Qualification:
 B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering
 PMP / Planning-related certifications (preferred)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
 Project schedule adherence
 Reduction in delays and cost overruns
 Accuracy of planning and forecasting
 Efficiency in resource utilization
 Timely and accurate MIS reporting
Preferred Candidate Profile:
 Experience handling multiple large-scale real estate or infrastructure projects
 Proven track record in leading planning functions at an organizational level
 Exposure to high-rise residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments