Job Description: Assistant Manager / Manager – Planning (Highways & Expressways)

Location: Sanoor Karnataka

Department: Project Planning & Control

Reporting To: Project Manager / Planning Head

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Planning Engineer / Planning Manager with strong exposure to National Highway and Expressway projects executed under EPC, HAM, and BOT models. The role involves project scheduling, progress monitoring, resource planning, coordination with execution teams, and ensuring timely project delivery in line with contractual milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project.

• Prepare baseline schedules, look-ahead plans, catch-up and recovery schedules.

• Monitor physical progress vs baseline and analyze critical path delays.

• Coordinate with QS, execution, procurement, and subcontractor teams.

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

• Track milestone achievements and client/consultant certifications.

• Support delay analysis, EOT claims, and schedule impact assessments.

• Assist in material planning and equipment deployment.

• Participate in progress review meetings with NHAI/IC/Consultants.

• Mentor junior planning engineers.

Project Exposure

• National Highways & Expressways

• EPC, HAM, BOT (DBFOT & O&M)

• Earthworks, pavement layers, and structures

Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

• 7 - 8 years of highway/expressway planning experience

Technical Skills

• Primavera P6 / MS Project

• MS Excel & Reporting

• AutoCAD (basic)

• SAP (preferred)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and scheduling skills

• Excellent coordination and communication

• Proactive problem-solving

• Leadership abilities