Head of Project Planning and Scheduling

Head PMAG

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Establish project planning, scheduling and monitoring system robust and governance.
• Guide the team for following terms related to following:
• Establish and implement Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for the entire project scope.
• Develop Front-End schedules focusing on critical activities for timely project initiation.
• Create Level 1–6 schedules using Primavera and databases, considering phases, disciplines, construction areas, and work packages.
• Baseline Level-6 schedules and derive critical paths.
• Implementation BIM for progress monitoring

Integration & Coordination

• Integrate and manage multiple EPC schedules from consultants, vendors, and equipment suppliers.
• Coordinate material availability (including bulks) to ensure timely delivery to contractors.
• Collaborate with the TC team, CAD team and vendors for equipment delivery and expediting plans.

Resource & Progress Management

• Build staffing histograms and progress curves to align manpower with scheduled activities.
• Analyze contractor manpower needs periodically and adjust based on productivity and progress.
• Expedite materials and equipment (Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation).

Reporting & Documentation

• Develop standard templates and guidelines for reporting.
• Issue weekly and monthly progress reports covering critical issues, accomplishments, forecasts, and deviations.
• Implement mechanisms for accurate performance forecasting against baselines.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support Project Managers and Execution Leads in tracking schedules and progress.
• Organize project review meetings with stakeholders, vendors, and contractors.
• Ensure timely release of engineering deliverables, procurement documents, and vendor approvals.

Documentation Control & Change Management

• Maintain a project database and MIS system for document flow and updates.
• Manage a Change Register to track scope variations and update baselines with approvals.

Engineering degree with a 15–20+ years of experience with at least:

• Proven experience in large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in Primavera, MS Project, BIM and other scheduling tools.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

Experience Level

Executive Level