Job Description

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: Planning Manager

Company: Della Townships

Location: Pune

Position: Planning Manager

Industry: Luxury Townships / High-Rise Residential / Hospitality Sector

Role Overview

The Planning Manager will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and monitoring the planning functions for luxury township and high-rise residential projects. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in large-scale luxury developments, hospitality-led design concepts, and end-to-end project scheduling, reporting, and coordination. The role includes working closely with Project Heads, Consultants, Architects, Contractors, and Management to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Scheduling

Prepare, update, and monitor detailed project schedules (Primavera/MS Project) for all township and high-rise residential components. Develop baseline programs, recovery schedules, and monthly/weekly look-ahead plans. Track progress against the master schedule and flag potential delays with mitigation plans.

2. Coordination & Interface Management

Coordinate with architecture, MEP, structural consultants, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of drawings and information. Drive inter-departmental coordination ensuring smooth integration between design, engineering, procurement, and execution teams.

3. Monitoring & Reporting

Prepare progress reports (daily/weekly/monthly) with schedule updates, critical path analysis, and key milestones. Present project dashboards to senior management with factual insights and recommendations. Maintain proper documentation of planning data, change orders, and schedule impacts.

4. Resource & Cost Planning

Work with project teams to forecast manpower, materials, and resource requirements. Evaluate cost impacts due to design changes, delays, or variations and support management in planning decisions.

5. Risk Management

Identify project risks related to timelines and dependencies. Propose mitigation strategies and ensure proactive planning to avoid delays. Conduct periodic risk assessments and update risk registers.

6. Quality & Compliance

Ensure planning practices comply with industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Support quality audits, statutory submissions, and approvals timelines.

7. Hospitality Sector Integration

Coordinate planning for hospitality components within the township--clubhouses, villas, resort-style amenities, and guest management facilities. Ensure alignment of planning deliverables with luxury hospitality standards and experience-driven design elements.

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Job Expectations:

Desired Candidate Profile

Strong expertise in Primavera P6 / MS Project, planning tools, and data analytics. Experience working on large-scale, high-quality, luxury or hospitality-driven developments. Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple stakeholders, and deliver within timelines.
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Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's in Planning/Construction Management preferred.
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Minimum Job Experience:

8-12 years of experience in planning for luxury townships, high-rise residential, or hospitality sector projects.
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Reporting to:

HOD
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Travel:

Required