Project Planning & Control Manager

About the role

The Project Planning & Control Manager will lead the development, maintenance, and control of detailed project schedules for construction and infrastructure projects. You will work closely with site, contracts, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and control L1‑L5 project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare resource‑loaded and cost‑loaded programmes and monitor progress.
• Identify schedule deviations, analyse root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and delay analyses.
• Coordinate schedule alignment with site, contracts, procurement and commercial functions.
• Support PMO reporting with accurate forecasts and planning inputs.
• Visit project sites regularly to validate progress and constraints.
• Update schedules based on site progress and approved changes.
• Validate physical progress against planned activities.
• Prepare recovery programmes and track implementation.
• Facilitate look‑ahead planning and short‑interval control.
• Mentor site teams on planning tools and processes.
• Prepare weekly and monthly planning reports and dashboards.

Required profile

• BTech in Civil Engineering.
• 3‑6 years of experience in project planning and control for construction or infrastructure projects.

Required skills

• Primavera P6.