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.

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.

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's in Planning/Construction Management preferred.
Minimum Job Experience: 8-12 years of experience in planning for luxury townships, high-rise residential, or hospitality sector projects.
Reporting to: HOD
Travel: Required

Skills Required