About the roleThe Planning Manager will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules across all interior design-and-build projects. The role requires close coordination with design, procurement, project execution, vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved efficiently.Key Responsibilities1. Project Planning & Scheduling- Own and publish comprehensive baseline project schedules for all active design-and-build projects, covering design, procurement, execution, and handover phases.- Develop detailed, activity-level schedules that clearly identify critical path, dependencies, and float.- Build master schedules and rolling look-ahead plans that surface risks and constraints weeks in advance, enabling proactive recovery.- Maintain and update all schedules as actuals roll in, keeping them alive and credible as the project's source of truth.2. Schedule Monitoring & Control- Track actual progress against planned schedules on a weekly basis; flag delays, acceleration, and deviations immediately.- Conduct detailed variance analysis, dig into the why behind every slip: is it design approval, procurement, execution, or resource constraints?- Produce weekly project status reports and monthly scheduling reviews for management; articulate impact on project delivery dates and cost implications.- Ensure zero misses on timelines, hold the line on milestones and escalate deviations that threaten delivery.3. Risk & Recovery Management- Proactively identify schedule-related risks, design delays, vendor lead times, resource constraints, site conditions, and develop explicit mitigation strategies.- Monitor inter-dependencies between projects and functions to flag conflicts and resource contention early.4.



Cross-Functional Coordination- Partner closely with Design, Procurement, Execution, and Site teams to understand realistic timelines, identify bottlenecks, and drive schedule alignment.- Facilitate monthly planning review meetings and weekly progress tracking calls; be the voice for timeline realism and early warning.- Work with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to understand delivery windows and manage external dependencies.- Support client communication on project timelines, change impact, and schedule recovery plans.5. Planning Tools & Analytics- Maintain accurate project records, schedule baselines, change logs, ensuring data integrity and traceability.- Spot trends and anomalies: unusual delays, recurring bottlenecks, missed forecasts, and bring structured recommendations to close them.Academic & Professional Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.- PMP, PRINCE2, or Project Planning certifications are a strong advantage.Experience- 6-10 years of hands-on experience in project planning, scheduling, and project controls, not just project support.- Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in design-and-build, commercial interiors or workplace fit-outs.- Prior exposure to investor-facing or stakeholder reporting roles is valued.Technical Skills- Deep, confident command of MS Project.- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, dashboards, pivot analysis, data visualization, and dynamic reporting.- Experience building project dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent is a strong differentiator.- Familiarity with construction methodologies, interior fit-out processes, and project lifecycle management.

📌 Planning Manager (Sangli)
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