Project Planner

Job Purpose:

To plan, monitor, and control all phases of the housing project lifecycle — from pre-construction to handover — ensuring timely completion, optimal resource utilization, and adherence to cost and quality benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Scheduling
   

   • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (using Primavera P6 or MS Project).
     

   • Establish baseline programs and track progress against the baseline.
     

   • Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP teams, and contractors for schedule inputs.
     

2. Resource Planning
   

   • Forecast and allocate manpower, materials, and equipment based on project timelines.
     

   • Identify critical path activities and allocate buffers where necessary.
     

3. Monitoring & Reporting
   

   • Generate weekly/monthly project progress reports.
     

   • Highlight variances and recommend corrective actions.
     

   • Conduct site visits to validate progress reports and contractor performance.
     

4. Cost & Time Optimization
   

   • Work closely with the QS and procurement teams to ensure material and cost alignment with schedule.
     

   • Identify delays or bottlenecks and suggest recovery plans.
     

5. Stakeholder Coordination
   

   • Interface with clients, consultants, site teams, and vendors.
     

   • Participate in progress meetings and maintain clear communication channels.
     

6. Risk Management
   

   • Identify scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies.
     

   • Flag early warnings for scope creep, delays, or resource constraints.
     

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (Postgraduate degree in Construction Management preferred)
  

• 5–10 years of experience in project planning for residential/housing projects
  

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Benefits