Project Manager- Planning- Kolkata

Turner & Townsend; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Planning to lead scheduling, forecasting, and control across large-scale construction, interior fit-out, or real estate projects. You will develop schedules, track progress, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of planning experience, PMI-SP/Primavera familiarity, and strong CPM, reporting, and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in civil/construction field.
• PM/Planning certification preferred (PMP, PMI-SP) or Primavera.
• 10–12 years of experience in project planning and controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules and WBS.
• Establish milestones, critical paths and resource-loaded schedules.
• Prepare baseline schedules and monitor performance vs plans.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and leadership for recovery plans.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

CPM analysis

Risk forecasting

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Architecture or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge:We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together:We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone:We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – Planning to lead project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control activities across large-scale construction, interior fit-out, infrastructure, or real estate projects. The role will be responsible for developing project schedules, tracking progress, forecasting risks, and ensuring timely project delivery through effective planning and coordination with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and execution plans.
• Establish project milestones, critical paths, and resource-loaded schedules.
• Prepare baseline schedules and monitor project performance against approved plans.
• Ensure alignment of project timelines with business objectives and client requirements.

Project Monitoring & Control

• Track project progress and identify schedule variances.
• Analyze delays, bottlenecks, and potential risks impacting project delivery.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Monitor project productivity and recommend corrective actions to maintain timelines.

Resource Planning

• Coordinate with project teams to optimize manpower, equipment, and material allocation.
• Develop resource histograms and workforce deployment plans.
• Ensure efficient utilization of project resources across multiple projects.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, procurement, and site execution teams.
• Facilitate planning review meetings and project status discussions.
• Provide planning insights and recommendations to senior leadership and clients.
• Identify project risks, schedule constraints, and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct delay analysis and impact assessments.
• Develop recovery plans and acceleration programs whenever required.

Cost & Performance Reporting

• Support project control functions including cost tracking and forecasting.
• Monitor earned value metrics and project performance indicators.
• Prepare dashboards, MIS reports, and management presentations.
• Assist in budget planning and project forecasting activities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain project planning documentation, schedules, and progress records.
• Ensure adherence to organizational project management standards and procedures.
• Support contract management by providing schedule-related inputs for claims and extensions of time (EOT).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• PMP, PMI-SP, Primavera P6, or equivalent project planning certification preferred.
• 10–12 years of experience in project planning and controls within construction, infrastructure, real estate, or interior fit-out projects.
• Experience managing planning functions for large and complex projects.
• Expert knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, and project scheduling techniques.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) and project control methodologies.
• Proficiency in project reporting, forecasting, and schedule analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and coordination abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of project lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, and project management tools.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.