Senior Manager - Planning - EPC Project

Description:

Job Summary

We are seeking a senior-level Contracting & Planning professional to lead and manage contracts, planning, scheduling, and commercial control functions for a large-scale medical college / institutional construction project. The role requires strong expertise in EPC project execution, contract administration, planning & monitoring, and coordination with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Contracts & Commercial Management

- Lead end-to-end contract administration, including drafting, reviewing, and managing EPC, subcontractor, and vendor agreements.

- Interpret contract conditions, scope of work, BOQs, and technical specifications to ensure contractual compliance.

- Manage claims, variations, change orders, extensions of time (EOT), and dispute resolution.

- Coordinate with legal, consultants, and clients on contractual matters.

- Ensure risk identification, mitigation, and documentation related to contracts.

Planning & Project Controls

- Develop and manage master project schedules, baseline programs, and detailed execution plans using Primavera P6 / MS Project.

- Monitor project progress against planned schedules and identify delays or deviations.

- Prepare catch-up and recovery schedules to mitigate delays.

- Track key project milestones and critical path activities.

- Generate periodic planning reports, dashboards, and progress updates for management and clients.

Cost Control & Budget Monitoring

- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.

- Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions.

- Support billing, certification, and payment processes.

- Coordinate with finance and procurement teams to control project costs.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

- Coordinate with project execution, design, procurement, QA/QC, and safety teams.

- Liaise with clients, consultants, and statutory authorities for approvals and reporting.

- Participate in progress review meetings and provide strategic inputs to senior management.

Leadership & Team Management

- Lead and mentor planning, contracts, and commercial team members at the site.

- Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for planning and contracts.

- Ensure knowledge sharing and skill development within the team.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong expertise in contracts management, planning, and project controls

- Hands-on proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project

- In-depth understanding of EPC contracts, FIDIC/Indian contract practices

- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

- Ability to work under tight timelines on large, complex projects

Preferred Experience

- Experience in institutional, healthcare, medical college, or large public infrastructure projects

- Prior leadership role in EPC or large construction organizations

- Exposure to government or public-sector funded projects is an advantage

Reporting To

Project Director / Head Projects / Senior Management