Assistant Manager - Planning

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The role involves assisting the project team in construction planning from project inception stage to hand over. Co-ordination with all departments at Regional Office/ Site office to avoid project delays and suggest corrective measures.

Understand the scope of the project

Construct a network of work appropriate for the specific project

Create a logical sequence out of WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)

Establish the critical path for the project

Create a Master Project schedule. Identify the best series of events in the correct order for the project to finish on time and on budget

Prepare the construction schedule & highlight anticipated delays/deviancies in advance

Analyze the gaps between the planned V/s actual and highlight the areas needing attention for action of the project team

Prepare method statement & submits to clients/consultants for approval

Assist in laying down methodology for project execution and incorporate client initiated changes

Coordinating with Contractors , Consultants and PMC to get the work done at site

Forecasting and tracking of critical contract and procurement and

plan for it

Monitor the progress of the project at different stages of its development

Make sure the achieved progress on the project fits the progress anticipated in the schedule

Provide advice to concerned parties involved in the project on delays/ deviations observed

Ensure that all the separate elements of the project fit together and are working towards a common aim

Comply with company defined guidelines and processes

Adhere to project timelines

Follow required safety parameters

Identify processes/procedures in own work area that need improvement

Recommend the process improvement ideas to streamline efficiency/costs/productivity

Undertake the process improvement activities in own work area

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

B.E/ B.Tech in Civil Engineering. Should possess 07-12 years of planning experience in large construction projects (preferably residential multistoried apartment complex / townships). Should have hands on experience in modern construction technologies, planning various activities of the projects coordinating with all departments including micro planning and budgeting.

Working knowledge in MS Projects and or Primavera