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Planning Manager – Industrial Projects

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead project planning, scheduling, and controls for industrial facility projects. This role serves as the authority for project scheduling, resource planning, and progress monitoring, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet all performance objectives. The Planning Manager will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, construction managers, project mangers, contractors, and clients to deliver exceptional project outcomes.

This position requires both technical scheduling expertise and leadership capabilities

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Lead comprehensive project planning from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) through construction completion for industrial facility projects including manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and distribution centers till project closeout.
• Develop master project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), EVM and critical path analyses using industry-standard scheduling methodologies
• Prepare baseline schedules and manage schedule updates, ensuring accurate progress tracking and forecasting throughout project lifecycle
• Conduct what-if scenario planning and schedule risk analysis to identify potential delays and develop mitigation strategies

Project Controls & Progress Monitoring

• Establish and maintain project control systems including Earned Value Management (EVM) for cost and schedule performance measurement
• Generate progress reports, S-curves, and KPI dashboards for senior management and client stakeholders
• Monitor critical milestones, resource loading, and construction productivity metrics to ensure target achievement
• Coordinate project lookhead schedules (2/3-week, 6-week) with construction teams to optimize resource allocation and workflow sequencing

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary planning liaison with clients, providing regular schedule updates and addressing project timeline concerns
• Manage relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure schedule alignment and coordination
• Facilitate schedule coordination meetings with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
• Review and analyze contractor schedule submissions, recovery plans, and extension of time (EOT) claims

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and dependencies across all project phases and work packages
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential delays and disruptions
• Ensure planning deliverables comply with client requirements, contract specifications, and industry best practices
• Prepare comprehensive schedule narratives, delay analysis reports, and lessons learned documentation

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline from a reputed institution
• 10-12 years of progressive experience in project planning and scheduling within industrial construction or heavy engineering sectors
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing planning for industrial projects including Pre-Construction, Construction & Closeout Phases for all trades including Civil, MEP, Finishes & Fitouts.

Technical Proficiency

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project for schedule development and analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation
• Familiarity with EVM systems and progress measurement methodologies

Technical Competencies

Scheduling & Planning

• Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles and techniques
• Resource leveling, resource-loaded schedules, and capacity planning
• Multi-project portfolio scheduling and program-level planning
• Schedule baseline management and change control processes
• Construction sequencing, phasing, and logistics planning

Project Controls

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and reporting
• Cost-schedule integration and variance analysis
• Trend analysis, forecasting, and performance measurement
• Progress measurement techniques including physical progress assessment and earned value calculations
• Budget tracking, cost curve development, and cash flow forecasting

Risk & Claims Management

• Schedule risk assessment
• Critical path analysis and float management
• Delay and disruption analysis for claims evaluation
• Extension of time (EOT) and compensation event assessment
• Contract schedule requirements interpretation and compliance verification

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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