Deputy Manager - Project Planning and Control

Deputy Manager - Project Planning & Control

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Airports Holding Limited: Adani Airports Holding Limited is reshaping the aviation landscape, transforming airports into dynamic hubs of connectivity, innovation, and service excellence. By prioritizing passenger experience, leveraging state-of-the-art technology, and enhancing operational efficiency, we are redefining airport infrastructure across India. Our vision is to create world-class airports that serve as gateways to regional development and global connectivity, positioning Adani Airports as a leader in the aviation sector with a focus on sustainable growth and community impact.

Job Purpose: Executive - Project Planning & Control is responsible for executing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring compliance with timelines and budgets in the team. This role supports monitoring progress, ensuring data accuracy, and providing timely reports to help keep projects on track.

Schedule Management:

Assist in preparing and updating detailed project schedules in Primavera or MS Projects, ensuring all tasks, milestones, and dependencies are correctly recorded.

Ensure task sequences are logical, and any changes to the schedule are reflected immediately to maintain accuracy.

Progress Tracking and Status Reporting:

Track day-to-day progress across different project phases , ensure all SOPs are followed and gather status updates from various teams (Procurement, Engineering, Construction).

Provide daily and weekly status reports to the Associate, highlighting key areas where timelines may be impacted.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure adherence to standardized project control processes, following proper documentation protocols and generating necessary reports (DPR, WPR, MPR).

Support audit and quality checks to ensure that all project control activities meet internal compliance standards.

Data Collection and Analysis:

Gather and consolidate project performance data, helping to identify early-stage variances between planned vs. actual progress.

Provide summarized data for the Lead review, ensuring all inputs are accurate and ready for variance analysis and decision-making.

Cost Control:

Support the preparation of cost reports, ensuring data accuracy and adherence to budget requirements.

Monitor daily project expenses, flagging any deviations from the budget for immediate resolution.

Stakeholder Management:

Serve as the point of contact between various teams for updates on scheduling adjustments, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of critical changes.

Facilitate communication between project teams to ensure that schedule changes are disseminated and coordinated effectively.

 

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Lead - Project Planning & Control

Planning & Design Team

Construction & Engineering Teams

Techno Commercial Team

Compliance & Legal Departments

IT Systems Team

Finance Department

Key Stakeholders - External:

Airport Authorities

Government and Regulatory Bodies

Contractors and Suppliers

DGCA

External Consultants

 

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.

Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent).

Work Experience:

3-5 years of experience in project planning, control, and construction, preferably in large-scale airport or infrastructure projects.

Experience Level

Mid Level