Project Planning Manager - Solar EPC

Planning Manager

1. Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules for solar EPC projects covering civil works, module mounting, electrical installation, and commissioning.

• Prepare baseline schedules, look-ahead plans, and recovery schedules in line with project milestones.

• Ensure schedules are aligned with contract requirements and client delivery timelines.

2. Progress Monitoring & Control

• Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress of all project activities against the approved schedule.

• Analyze delays, slippages, and productivity issues and prepare mitigation and recovery plans.

• Highlight critical path activities and potential risks to project completion.

3. Coordination with Site & Engineering Teams

• Work closely with civil, electrical, procurement, and construction teams to ensure schedule feasibility and execution alignment.

• Integrate civil foundation readiness, tracker/MMS installation, and electrical works into one master project plan.

4. Reporting & Management Dashboards

• Prepare and present progress reports, S-curves, histograms, and dashboards to project management and clients.

• Provide accurate forecasts for project completion, manpower deployment, and equipment requirements.

5. Interface with Procurement & Logistics

• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of modules, structures, inverters, transformers, and BOS materials.

• Align material arrival schedules with site installation plans to avoid idle time or site congestion.

6. Change & Risk Management

• Analyze impact of design changes, scope variations, and site constraints on project schedules.

• Support claims, extensions of time (EOT), and variation submissions with schedule analysis.

7. Tools & Systems

• Use Primavera P6 / MS Project to develop and control project schedules.

• Maintain accurate progress updates, productivity norms, and forecast reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical).

• 8–13 years of experience in project planning for Solar EPC or Renewable Energy projects.

Key Skills

• Solar project scheduling and critical path analysis

• Primavera P6, MS Project

• EPC coordination and reporting

• Risk analysis and recovery planning

• Procurement and construction interface

Work Environment

• Mix of site and office-based planning role.

• Frequent interaction with construction and project management teams.