Planning manager

Overview

Planning manager role at JLL in Bengaluru, responsible for construction schedules, resource and cost planning, quality and safety planning, and reporting on green-field construction projects.

What you'll do

• Develop comprehensive construction schedules and sequencing plans
• Coordinate with design teams to ensure constructability and value engineering
• Prepare detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and critical path method (CPM) schedules
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify potential issues early
• Establish project milestones and delivery timelines
• Plan and allocate labor, equipment, and material resources
• Coordinate subcontractor schedules and interdependencies
• Manage procurement schedules to ensure timely material delivery
• Plan temporary facilities, site logistics, and staging areas
• Develop contingency plans for weather, delays, and other risks
• Create and maintain master construction schedules using software like Primavera P6, MS Project
• Monitor progress against planned schedules and identify variances
• Implement schedule recovery plans when delays occur
• Coordinate look-ahead schedules (3-week, 6-week rolling schedules)
• Manage change orders and their impact on project timelines
• Develop quality control and quality assurance plans
• Create safety management plans and coordinate with safety teams
• Plan inspection schedules and coordinate with third-party inspectors
• Ensure compliance with building codes and project specifications
• Plan testing schedules for materials and systems
• Develop construction budgets and cost forecasts
• Monitor actual costs against planned budgets
• Plan cash flow projections and payment schedules
• Coordinate with estimating teams for change order pricing
• Track productivity metrics and unit costs
• Facilitate weekly construction meetings and planning sessions
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking
• Communicate schedule impacts to stakeholders and clients
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and field teams
• Interface with architects, engineers, and consultants
• Utilize construction management software (Procore, PlanGrid, Autodesk Build)
• Maintain as-built documentation and record drawings
• Implement Building Information Modeling (BIM) for 4D scheduling
• Manage document control and submittal schedules
• Track RFIs, change orders, and approval processes

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering discipline (mandatory)
• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Strong understanding of construction methods and sequencing
• Experience with lean construction principles and pull planning
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Minimum 12+ years of green-field project experience in Commercial/Residential/Industrial Construction

Details

• Location: On-site, Bengaluru, KA
• Scheduled weekly hours: 48