Project Planning Manager

Cushman and Wakefield; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Chennai is seeking a Planning Manager to support end-to-end project planning, scheduling, procurement coordination, and reporting within the PDS delivery framework. You will prepare and monitor project schedules, cost forecasts, resource plans, and dashboards to enable timely, on-budget project delivery.

The role requires strong MS Project/Primavera proficiency, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• This role requires BE Civil with 6+ years in construction or similar environments.
• Proficiency with planning and scheduling software like MS Project and Primavera.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and observational ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and update weekly/monthly reports.
• Coordinate with project team, contractors, and consultants to ensure timely drawings, approvals, and materials.
• Track procurement schedules and lead times to prevent delays.
• Prepare and circulate MIS reports including dashboards and schedule variance.
• Ensure effective communication between client, consultants, and site teams.
• Support change control by evaluating time/cost implications of variations.
• Analyze resource utilization and productivity to guide decisions.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, and execution teams to align planning data with site progress.
• Assist in preparing presentations and project trackers for senior management reviews.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules aligned with milestones.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Pressure management

Education

BE Civil

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Planning Manager Job Title

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for supporting end-to-end project management through effective planning, scheduling, procurement coordination, and reporting within Cushman & Wakefield’s PDS delivery framework.

The Planning / MIS / Project Coordinator will prepare and monitor project schedules, cost forecasts, and resource plans to ensure seamless execution of investor-led base-build projects.

The position involves progress tracking, deviation analysis, and coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors to maintain program alignment. It also oversees MIS reporting, procurement monitoring, and change control processes, providing accurate and data-driven insights to support timely and successful project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.

About the Role

Monitors progress against baseline schedules, updates weekly and monthly reports, and identifies potential risks or delays to mitigate proactively.

Coordinates with the project team, contractors, and consultants to ensure the timely availability of drawings, approvals, and materials in line with the project plan.

Tracks procurement schedules, monitors lead times for critical materials, and ensures timely delivery to prevent execution delays.

Prepares and circulates weekly and monthly MIS reports including progress dashboards, schedule variance, manpower, and procurement status.

Ensures smooth communication and coordination between client, consultants, and site teams to maintain project governance and reporting accuracy.

Supports change control processes by evaluating time and cost implications of variations and ensuring schedule updates reflect approved changes.

Analyses resource utilization, productivity trends, and performance metrics to support decision-making for project efficiency.

Coordinates with design, procurement, and execution teams to ensure seamless alignment between planning data and site progress.

Assists in preparing presentations, project trackers, and dashboards for Senior management reviews.

Develops and maintains detailed project schedules in Microsoft office aligned with project objectives and contractual milestones.

Monitors progress against baseline schedules, updates weekly and monthly reports, and identifies potential risks or delays to mitigate proactively.

About You

B.E. Civil 6 - 8 Years & above of relevant experience Similar experience or role in the construction industry.

Proficiency with planning and scheduling software like MS Project / Primavera software..

Excellent organizational and motivational skills.

Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from; Being part of a growing global company; Career development and a promote from within culture; An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion We’re committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program. We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong. That’s why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” Experience Level Senior Level