Strategic Projects & Planning Lead

HRSI; Lahore; On-site; PKR 3,600,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HRSI is seeking a Projects & Planning Manager in Lahore to lead end-to-end planning and execution control of complex manufacturing projects. You will translate engineering designs and BOQs into actionable execution roadmaps, develop master schedules, and provide critical PMO support with dashboards and recovery plans.

You will drive integrated planning, monitor progress against master plans, manage subcontractors, and optimize resources while ensuring on-time delivery within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience in Project Management, Contractor Management, and Project Execution within a large-scale manufacturing setup.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and MS Office (Advanced Excel).
• PMP Certification is highly preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret and translate complex drawings, engineering designs, and BOQs into field execution plans.
• Hands-on experience in Construction Management is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation of Work Execution Plans (WEPs) defining strategy, milestones and control mechanisms for project delivery.
• Develop the Project Management Plan and ensure its effective implementation during the project life cycle.
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (Level 2/L3) using Primavera P6 or MS Project with inter-departmental dependencies.
• Establish project baselines and manage schedule configuration control with data-backed revisions.
• Translate technical drawings, specifications and BOQs into actionable site work-packages.
• Generate Look-Ahead Plans (Weekly/Monthly) to drive site teams toward short-term goals.
• Identify slipping tasks and critical path deviations and implement Mitigation and Recovery Plans.
• Provide PMO support by standardizing project monitoring and performance tracking.
• Develop and automate executive reports including S-Curves, Plan vs. Actual progress, and dashboards.
• Monitor progress data to ensure a Single Version of Truth in reporting.
• Track engineering deliverables, procurement pipelines, and site activities for master plan alignment.
• Escalate risks, schedule variances, and interface bottlenecks with recommended decisions.
• Coordinate contractor activities and review work programs, resource histograms, and mobilization plans.
• Conduct site monitoring to verify progress against contractor reports and quantities.
• Lead progress review meetings and manage MoM action items.
• Support resolution of site bottlenecks including permits, access, and clashes.
• Develop the Resource Management Plan and monitor deployment of manpower and equipment.
• Coordinate with Procurement to prioritize material deliveries.
• Foster cross-functional coordination to ensure smooth handovers between Engineering, Procurement, Civil, MEP and Operations.

Skills

Execution-oriented

Soft skills

Administrative

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

HRSI is seeking a Projects & Planning Manager in Lahore to lead end-to-end planning and execution control of complex manufacturing projects. You will translate engineering designs and BOQs into actionable execution roadmaps, develop master schedules, and provide critical PMO support with dashboards and recovery plans.

You will drive integrated planning, monitor progress against master plans, manage subcontractors, and optimize resources while ensuring on-time delivery within budget.