Project Planning Head

Shapoorji Pallonji Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Shapoorji Pallonji Group in Hyderabad seeks a Planning Lead to drive end-to-end project planning, scheduling, monitoring and control for large-scale engineering and construction projects. You will develop master schedules, baseline programs, and detailed execution plans, coordinating with engineering, procurement and construction teams.

The role requires strong Primavera P6/MS Project, EVM, and risk-management skills, with the ability to lead planning engineers, manage multiple projects, and

Qualifications

• Bachelors in civil engineering is required.
• Master's in civil engineering or PMP is preferred.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 / MS Project.
• Experience with EPC project life cycle and EVM.
• Ability to manage multiple large projects with stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop master project schedules, baseline programs and execution plans.
• Prepare time schedules, milestones and resource plans aligned with contracts.
• Review and validate schedules from project teams and contractors.
• Track progress vs baselines and manage delays/variances.
• Lead planning engineers and standardize planning processes across projects.

Skills

EPC project life cycle

Earned value management

Strong analytical

Communication

Senior stakeholder management

Multitasking across projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in civil or PMP

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Role Purpose :-

The Planning Lead will be responsible for leading end-to-end project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control for large-scale engineering and construction projects. The role involves strategic planning oversight, stakeholder coordination, risk mitigation, and ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery.

Key Responsibilities :-

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop master project schedules, baseline programs, and detailed execution plans.
• Prepare time schedules, milestones, and resource plans aligned with contract requirements.
• Review and validate schedules submitted by project teams and contractors.

Monitoring & Control

• Track project progress against baseline schedules and identify delays or variances.
• Analyse critical paths, slippages, and recovery plans.
• Generate MIS reports, dashboards, and progress updates for senior management.
• Monitor productivity, resource utilization, and construction sequencing.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Contracts, and Finance teams.
• Interface with clients, consultants, PMC, and external stakeholders on planning matters.
• Support project leadership during review meetings and audits.

Risk, Claims & Contract Support

• Identify schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support EOT (Extension of Time) claims and delay analysis.
• Maintain proper planning documentation for contractual and arbitration purposes.

Team Leadership & Governance

• Lead and mentor planning engineers across projects.
• Standardize planning processes, templates, and best practices across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, quality systems, and project governance.

Key Skills & Competencies :-

• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 / MS Project
• Sound knowledge of EPC project life cycle
• Proficiency in earned value management (EVM)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management
• Ability to handle multiple large projects simultaneously

Preferred candidate profile

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in civil
• Master's degree in civil or PMP