Planning Head (Site)

Tata Projects; Sikka; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Incentives linked to performance

Growth-oriented culture

Exposure to industry best practices

Job summary

Tata Projects Limited is seeking a Planning Manager to lead all aspects of planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting for an industrial project. The role emphasizes timely delivery, cost control, and proactive risk management through strategic coordination and reporting.

The candidate should have a BE/B.Tech with PGP and 20+ years of experience in construction, with proficiency in Primavera P6 and strong coordination abilities.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech with PGP and 20+ years of experience in construction projects
• Cross-functional knowledge: construction and project finance
• Skills: planning & organizing, detailed communication, Primavera P6
• Behavioral: coordination skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Master Construction Program and align with site execution
• Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies for high-risk activities
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and track milestones to flag delays
• Create resource deployment schedules, manpower plans and cash flow forecasts
• Monitor schedule and cost performance, analyze variances and recommend corrective actions
• Develop recovery schedules to mitigate delays and maintain project momentum
• Collaborate with departments to resolve project-related issues and ensure smooth execution
• Provide regular updates to management on progress, cost, bottlenecks, and critical activities

Skills

Planning & Organizing

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

B.E./B.Tech with PGP

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Role Objective

The Planning Manager shall be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting for an Industrial project. The Planning Manager will play a critical role in ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and proactive risk management through strategic coordination and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Master Construction Program; ensure alignment with site execution.
• Conduct risk assessments; identify high-risk activities and propose mitigation strategies.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports; conduct reviews to track milestones and flag delays.
• Create resource deployment schedules, manpower plans, and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor schedule and cost performance; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop recovery schedules to mitigate delays and maintain project momentum.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve project-related issues and ensure smooth execution.
• Provide regular updates to management on progress, cost, bottlenecks, and critical activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.tech with PGP, 20+ Years of Experience Construction Projects
• Cross-functional: Basic knowledge of construction and project finance
• Skills: Planning & Organizing skills; detail-oriented communication skills, Primavera P6
• Behavioral: Coordination skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a reputed EPC company under the TATA banner.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work culture
• Competitive compensation and performance-linked incentives
• Exposure to advanced tools and industry best practices