Manager - Planning

Position Overview

Project Planning & Scheduling

Project Controls & Progress Monitoring

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

Education & Experience

Technical Proficiency

Scheduling & Planning

Project Controls

Risk & Claims Management

Location:

• On-site –Bengaluru, KA
• Scheduled Weekly Hours:
• 48
• If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
• At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline from a reputed institution
• 10-12 years of progressive experience in project planning and scheduling within industrial construction or heavy engineering sectors
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing planning for industrial projects including Pre-Construction, Construction & Closeout Phases for all trades including Civil, MEP, Finishes & Fitouts.
• Technical Proficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project for schedule development and analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation
• Familiarity with EVM systems and progress measurement methodologies
• Technical Competencies
• Scheduling & Planning
• Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles and techniques
• Resource leveling, resource-loaded schedules, and capacity planning
• Multi-project portfolio scheduling and program-level planning
• Schedule baseline management and change control processes
• Construction sequencing, phasing, and logistics planning
• Project Controls
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and reporting
• Cost-schedule integration and variance analysis
• Trend analysis, forecasting, and performance measurement
• Progress measurement techniques including physical progress assessment and earned value calculations
• Budget tracking, cost curve development, and cash flow forecasting
• Risk & Claims Management
• Schedule risk assessment
• Critical path analysis and float management
• Delay and disruption analysis for claims evaluation
• Extension of time (EOT) and compensation event assessment
• Contract schedule requirements interpretation and compliance verification
• On-site –Bengaluru, KA
• 48
• If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
• At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.
• JLL Privacy Notice
• Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.
• For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.
• For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.
• Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [email protected]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive project planning from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) through construction completion for industrial facility projects including manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and distribution centers till project closeout.
• Develop master project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), EVM and critical path analyses using industry-standard scheduling methodologies
• Prepare baseline schedules and manage schedule updates, ensuring accurate progress tracking and forecasting throughout project lifecycle
• Conduct what-if scenario planning and schedule risk analysis to identify potential delays and develop mitigation strategies
• Establish and maintain project control systems including Earned Value Management (EVM) for cost and schedule performance measurement
• Generate progress reports, S-curves, and KPI dashboards for senior management and client stakeholders
• Monitor critical milestones, resource loading, and construction productivity metrics to ensure target achievement
• Coordinate project lookhead schedules (2/3-week, 6-week) with construction teams to optimize resource allocation and workflow sequencing
• Serve as primary planning liaison with clients, providing regular schedule updates and addressing project timeline concerns
• Manage relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure schedule alignment and coordination
• Facilitate schedule coordination meetings with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
• Review and analyze contractor schedule submissions, recovery plans, and extension of time (EOT) claims
• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and dependencies across all project phases and work packages
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential delays and disruptions
• Ensure planning deliverables comply with client requirements, contract specifications, and industry best practices
• Prepare comprehensive schedule narratives, delay analysis reports, and lessons learned documentation