About the role
The Project Planner is responsible for building, maintaining, and tracking detailed project schedules for WLG's active construction projects. This role supports the PCU Head in ensuring all project activities are planned to the day, progress is tracked accurately, and deviations are flagged with corrective action plans.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed Gantt charts and project schedules for each project phase.
- Track daily and weekly progress against baseline schedule.
- Identify delays, analyze root causes, and propose recovery plans.
- Coordinate with site teams, procurement, and design to update schedule inputs.
- Prepare weekly schedule variance reports for PCU Head review.
- Maintain and update the master program for each project.
- Support resource planning; flag over-allocation or under-utilization to the PCU Head.
- Conduct look-ahead planning (3-week, 6-week, 3-month windows).
Key Result Areas (KRAs):
- Schedule accuracy: Baseline schedule updated within 48 hours of any approved change.
- Progress reporting: Weekly variance report submitted every Friday to PCU Head.
- Look-ahead planning: 3-week lookahead shared with the site team every Monday.
- Zero missed escalations: All delays > 3 days were flagged to the PCU head on the day of identification.
Requirements:
- Experience Required: 10+ years in project planning in construction / real estate.
- Qualification: B. E. / B. Tech Civil Engineering or Architecture.
- 6-8 years in construction project planning.
- High-rise residential project experience is mandatory.
- Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6.
- Strong understanding of construction sequences; civil, MEP, finishes.
- B. E. / B. Tech in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
Good-to-Have Qualifications:
- PMP certification.
- Experience planning luxury residential projects.
- Familiarity with RERA milestone reporting requirements in Karnataka.
Key Competencies:
- Primavera P6 / MS Project; expert level.
- Construction sequence knowledge (RCC, MEP, finishes).
- Analytical thinking; root cause identification.
- Communication: can translate complex schedules into clear summaries.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.