AGM/ Manager Planning

Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd.; Nalanda; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in India is seeking a skilled project manager to oversee project schedules, resource planning, and budget management. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree from NICMAR or RICS, with advanced knowledge in MS Projects and Primavera. Responsibilities include preparing construction schedules, coordinating with clients and consultants, and ensuring cost-effective solutions for project execution. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in MS Projects and Primavera.
• Experience in preparing construction schedules and managing resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor construction schedules and critical paths.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and subcontracts.
• Implement cost-efficient methods for construction.

Skills

MS Projects

Primavera

Communication skills

Education

PG from NICMAR or RICS

Job description

• PG from NICMAR or RICS preferred; strong skills in MS Projects and Primavera; excellent communication skills
• Prepare construction schedules, monitor critical paths, and manage resource planning; coordinate with clients and consultants
• Preparing the construction schedule in MS Projects. Preparation of other planning documents (like Progress S Curve, Earn Value Curve, Manpower Histogram etc.).
• Regularly monitoring critical path and preparing schedule impact reports for the project management.
• Resource planning in MSP (men & material) and its tracking on regular basis
• Have knowledge on Budget and track the same w.r.t schedule on monthly basis (Bill Vs Expenses)
• Proactively assessing progress, completion forecasts and providing solutions to mitigate schedule delays or to optimize project completion.
• Evaluating project progress against historical indicators on weekly basis and providing the management with comparative analysis.
• Responsible for day to day interaction with client / consultants / subcontracts regarding the progress of the works.
• Responsible to co-ordinate for design drawings & parameters with consultants, architect and clients.
• Planning, scheduling and monitoring of project related activities, including project cost control using planning software like Primavera/MS projects.
• Preparation of detailed Schedule with respect to project scope of work
• Coordinate with the engineering and procurement department regarding the interfacing of construction activities and Material & Equipment availability.
• Implementing cost efficient method for construction
• Tracking design approvals, construction drawings approvals, material approvals, delay in site inspection, bill of quantities variation & addition / deletion and natural calamities, site instruction register, etc for applying Extension of time.
• Keeping close watch on various activities of Project (like delivery of materials, site clearance, duration of activities, Holds etc.) and updating the Project Manager on any Risk foreseen for project completion and providing suggestions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Candidate with PG from NICMAR & RICS preferred.
• Should be able to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Should exhibit objectivity and openness to other views.
• Exhibit confidence in self and others, inspire and motivate others to perform well.
• Effectively influence actions and opinions of others, inspire respect and trust, provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates, displays passion and optimism.