General Manager-Planning

Construction & Projects

Mumbai

Project Director / CEO

Real Estate

• Develop integrated project execution schedules from project inception to handover.
• Establish baseline schedules using Primavera P6/MS Project.
• Define project milestones, work breakdown structures (WBS), and critical paths.
• Prepare detailed project execution plans.
• Ensure planning standards are consistently followed across all projects.
• Monitor project progress against approved baselines.
• Analyze schedule variances and identify delays.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Track critical activities and milestone achievements.
• Conduct regular progress reviews with project teams.
• Prepare manpower deployment plans.
• Develop equipment and machinery deployment schedules.
• Coordinate material procurement schedules with Procurement.
• Optimize resource utilization across projects.
• Forecast future resource requirements.
• Perform critical path analysis.
• Conduct delay impact assessments.
• Develop recovery schedules.
• Support extension of time (EOT) claims where applicable.
• Recommend mitigation strategies for schedule risks.
• Integrate planning with project budgets and cost control systems.
• Monitor earned value and project performance.
• Coordinate with Finance and Commercial teams for cash flow planning.
• Prepare project forecasts.
• Support project profitability analysis.
• Develop project dashboards and KPI reports.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports.
• Present portfolio performance to senior management.
• Standardize planning and reporting formats across projects.
• Ensure timely submission of project reports.
• Identify planning and execution risks.
• Maintain project risk registers.
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Monitor risk response effectiveness.
• Escalate critical risks to management.
• Coordinate with: Project Management, Construction, Design & Engineering ,Procurement ,Contracts, Finance ,QA/QC ,Safety
• Ensure seamless integration between departments.
• Lead implementation of planning software and digital project control systems.
• Drive BIM integration with planning where applicable.
• Improve planning through dashboards, automation, and data analytics.
• Standardize project planning templates and workflows.
• Lead Planning Managers and Planning Engineers.
• Mentor and develop planning professionals.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

B.E./B.Tech/ in Civil. Certification in Primavera P6/MS Project preferred. PMP certification will be an added advantage..

18 to 20 years in relevant function, preferably with real estate developer/project experience. Worked on Residential,Commercial and Hotels

Technical Competencies

• Primavera P6 (Expert)
• Microsoft Project
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Resource Planning & Leveling
• Delay Analysis & Extension of Time (EOT)
• Cost Control & Budget Monitoring
• Project Risk Management
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• BIM Integration (preferred)
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)

•         Can execute assigned responsibilities within approved SOP and reporting structure.
•         Can coordinate with internal/external stakeholders for approved work.
•         Can recommend improvements, escalations and approvals.
•         Cannot make financial, legal, contractual or policy commitments without authorized approval.