Manager - Planning

GMR Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group is seeking a senior professional to lead project planning and scheduling for large construction initiatives in Hyderabad. You will drive integrated project controls, monitor progress, and coordinate with multiple vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and cost control.

The role requires 9–11 years of overall experience with at least 4+ years in planning, including master schedules and look-ahead planning.

Qualifications

• Total experience of 9–11 years in construction or related field.
• 4+ years of planning experience with master schedules, rolling look-ahead plans, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project tracking against the master schedule, identifying deviations and formulating recovery plans.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules and rolling look-ahead plans aligned with milestones and work packages.
• Monitor critical path activities, productivity, and site progress; highlight risks and advise mitigations to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with contractors to achieve targets, optimize resources, and resolve execution constraints.
• Prepare and analyze planned vs. actual progress (S-curves), ETC, and progress data for effective project control.
• Ensure timely updating of schedules, material trackers, and progress data across stakeholders.
• Maintain site progress documentation including daily records and photos.
• Generate periodic MIS reports and executive presentations for senior management and client stakeholders.

Skills

Personal Effectiveness

Social Awareness

Entrepreneurship

Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Planning & Decision Making

Capability Building

Strategic Orientation

Stakeholder Focus

Networking

Execution & Results

Teamwork & Interpersonal influence

Regulatory Compliance and Management (

Budgeting and Cost Estimation (Pract

Project Planning and Scheduling (Pract

Project Monitoring and Reporting (Pra

Contract Management (Practitioner)

Project Control (Practitioner)

Value Engineering (Practitioner)

Risk Management (Practitioner)

Education

BE/B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical Engineering

Post-Graduation / Diploma in Construction Management (preferable)

Job description

PURPOSE

To lead and drive Project planning, Scheduling, and progress monitoring functions to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of construction projects. The role focuses on developing robust project controls, integrating multidisciplinary inputs, and proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies. It also ensures accurate reporting and data-driven decision-making aligned with organizational objectives.

ORGANIZATION

Position reports to CPM / PM and may have 1-3 reportees depending on approved org chart.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead end-to-end project tracking against the master schedule, driving timely identification of deviations and formulation of recovery/catch-up plans.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules and rolling look-ahead plans, ensuring alignment with key milestones and work package priorities.
• Monitor critical path activities, productivity rates, and site progress; proactively highlight risks and advise mitigation strategies to the Project Manager.
• Drive coordination with contractors for target achievement, resource optimization, and resolution of execution constraints.
• Prepare and analyze planned vs. actual progress (S-curves), production rates, and Estimates-to-Complete (ETC) for effective project control.
• Ensure accurate and timely updating of schedules, material trackers, and progress data across all stakeholders.
• Maintain robust site progress documentation including daily records and photographic evidence.
• Generate periodic MIS reports, dashboards, and executive presentations (PPTs) for senior management and client stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Support integrated reporting by consolidating inputs across disciplines and ensuring consistency in project performance communication.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Interface with external consultants, contractors, and vendors to drive execution alignment, resolve interdependencies, and ensure adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and contractual obligations.

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Engage and coordinate with the Reporting Manager, internal teams, cross-functional heads, and user departments to drive alignment, resolve dependencies, and ensure seamless project execution.

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

• Planning & Programming for Mega size projects with Capex 100 Cr

OTHER DIMENSIONS

• To handle team of 2-4 engineers
• Managing Multiple Vendors and Stakeholders
• Vast co-ordination (involving several teams across locations)

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• B.E / B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical Engineering
• Post-Graduation / Diploma in Construction Management would be preferable

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Total experience of 9 to 11 years of experience
• Relevant experience in planning role for 4+ years

COMPETENCIES

• Personal Effectiveness
• Social Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Planning & Decision Making
• Capability Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Stakeholder Focus
• Networking
• Execution & Results
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
• Regulatory Compliance and Management (Practitioner)
• Budgeting and Cost Estimation (Practitioner)
• Project Planning and Scheduling (Practitioner)
• Project Monitoring and Reporting (Practitioner)
• Contract Management (Practitioner)
• Project Control (Practitioner)
• Value Engineering (Practitioner)
• Risk Management (Practitioner)