Senior Project Planner

Time Hack Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Hack Consulting in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Project Planner to build, maintain and track detailed construction schedules for active high-rise projects, ensuring daily planning and prompt corrective actions for deviations.

The candidate should have 6–8 years in construction project planning, hands-on experience with MS Project or Primavera P6, and strong knowledge of civil, MEP and finishes sequences. BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Architecture is preferred; PMP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in construction project planning
• High-rise residential project experience is mandatory
• Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6
• Strong understanding of construction sequences — civil, MEP, finishes
• B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Architecture

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Gantt charts and project schedules for each project phase
• Track daily and weekly progress against baseline schedule
• Identify delays, analyse root causes, and propose recovery plans
• Coordinate with site teams, procurement, and design to update schedule inputs
• Prepare weekly schedule variance reports for PCU Head review
• Maintain and update the master programme for each project
• Support resource planning — flag over-allocation or under-utilisation to PCU Head
• Conduct look-ahead planning (3-week, 6-week, 3-month windows)

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Resource planning

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Architecture

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Role Purpose

The Senior Project Planner is responsible for building, maintaining, and tracking detailed project schedules for active construction projects. This role supports the PCU Head in ensuring all project activities are planned to the day, progress is tracked accurately, and deviations are flagged with corrective action plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Gantt charts and project schedules for each project phase
• Track daily and weekly progress against baseline schedule
• Identify delays, analyse root causes, and propose recovery plans
• Coordinate with site teams, procurement, and design to update schedule inputs
• Prepare weekly schedule variance reports for PCU Head review
• Maintain and update the master programme for each project
• Support resource planning — flag over-allocation or under-utilisation to PCU Head
• Conduct look-ahead planning (3-week, 6-week, 3-month windows)

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Schedule accuracy: Baseline schedule updated within 48 hours of any approved change
• Progress reporting: Weekly variance report submitted every Friday to PCU Head
• Look-ahead planning: 3-week lookahead shared with site team every Monday
• Zero missed escalations: All delays >3 days flagged to PCU Head on day of identification

Must-Have Qualifications

• 6–8 years in construction project planning
• High-rise residential project experience is mandatory
• Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6
• Strong understanding of construction sequences — civil, MEP, finishes
• B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Architecture

Good-to-Have Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Experience planning luxury residential projects
• Familiarity with RERA milestone reporting requirements in Karnataka

Key Competencies

• Primavera P6 / MS Project — expert level
• Construction sequence knowledge (RCC, MEP, finishes)
• Analytical thinking — root cause identification
• Communication — can translate complex schedules into clear summaries
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Skills: tracking,schedules,project planning