Manager - Planning

Job Description – Project Planning & Controls (Airside and Landside)

Job Title: Associate Manager / Manager-Project Planning & Controls – Airside and Landside

Location: Bengaluru

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Infrastructure – Projects

Reports To: Lead – Project Planning & Controls, CPO Office

Role Overview:

We are hiring a sharp, process-driven, and technically strong Project Planning & Controls professional to take end-to-end ownership of planning, scheduling, MIS, and project control functions across Airside and Landside infrastructure packages.

The role is a key driver of performance for the overall airport program—offering a high-visibility position that demands analytical depth, proactive leadership, and coordination across multiple stakeholders to ensure timely and smooth project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Scheduling

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Prepare and manage integrated master schedules (L1–L5) for Airside and Landside works including taxiways, roads, utilities, apron, drainage, and support infra.

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Generate detailed look-ahead schedules, identify critical activities, float, and key dependencies.

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Conduct regular schedule health checks, variance analysis, and flag delays proactively.

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Support the preparation of execution plans, mobilization strategies, and phasing/staging sequences, especially in live operational environments.

Project Controls & Performance Tracking

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Establish and track physical progress, earned value, and productivity metrics package-wise.

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Monitor key KPIs including Planned vs Actual Progress, Critical Path, Resource Utilization, and Cost vs Time Performance.

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Develop recovery plans for delayed works, with ownership of driving corrective action with execution teams.

MIS & Reporting

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Own and manage the Project MIS Dashboard – prepare structured weekly, fortnightly, and monthly reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.

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Maintain real-time data repositories with proper audit trails—covering timelines, progress, risks, procurement status, and interfacing activities.

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Use tools like Power BI, Excel, and Primavera exports to build smart, data-driven decision dashboards.

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Support management with presentation decks, trend analysis, and package-wise summary updates.

Interface & Coordination

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Coordinate across design, execution, commercial, procurement, utility, and statutory teams to ensure schedule alignment.

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Maintain interfaces between airside–landside–terminal–utilities–MEP teams for seamless project delivery.

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Participate in contractor review meetings, technical discussions, and stage gate approvals with data support.

Process Implementation & Controls

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Assist in standardizing and implementing planning processes—from concept to commissioning—aligned to the overall airport project controls framework.

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Support in preparation of time impact analysis, delay justifications, and claims defence.

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Contribute to the improvement of planning tools, templates, and process automation.

Qualifications & Experience:

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B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory)

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Postgraduate diploma or certifications in Project Management, Construction Planning preferred.

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Minimum 8-12 years of hands-on experience in Project Planning & Controls in large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in airport or transportation sector.

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Expertise in Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, and Power BI is essential.

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Familiarity with AutoCAD, BIM, and engineering coordination tools is a strong advantage.

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Experience in planning live airport projects or working under operational constraints will be highly valued.

Core Competencies:

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Strong grasp of planning logic, sequencing, dependencies, and construction processes.

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Ability to think critically, own outcomes, and independently manage planning cycles.

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High ownership mindset for data accuracy, reporting discipline, and on-ground tracking.

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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team coordination skills.

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Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.