Project Planning & Controls Coordinator

Job Description – Project Planning & Controls (Landside)

Job Title: Deputy Manager-Project Planning & Controls – Landside Infrastructure

Location: Bengaluru Airport

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Infrastructure – Projects

Reports To: Lead – Project Planning & Controls, CPO Office

Role Overview:

The Deputy Manager – Project Planning & Controls (Landside) supports Client oversight of planning, scheduling, and MIS for landside infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, utilities, drainage, parking structures, and interface works connecting terminal and city-side infrastructure.

The role ensures schedule visibility, interface alignment, and progress assurance across multiple agencies and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Scheduling

- Review and track PMC and Contractor schedules (L3–L5) for Landside works including roads, utilities, drainage, bridges, and support infrastructure.

- Monitor milestone adherence and identify interface risks with terminal, utilities, and external agencies.

- Track critical path movements, float erosion, and sequencing changes..

- Support development of execution sequences, staging plans, and phasing strategies aligned with Landside operational constraints.

Project Controls & Performance Tracking

- Monitor Planned vs Actual physical progress and milestone achievement.

- Validate contractor-reported progress with site inputs and PMC certifications.

- Track productivity trends and forecast completion risks.

- Support development and monitoring of recovery and mitigation measures for schedule slippages.

- Maintain schedule updates in Primavera/MS Project with accuracy and discipline.

MIS & Reporting

- Prepare weekly, fortnightly, and monthly MIS reports for internal review and leadership updates.

- Consolidate PMC and contractor data into clear, decision-oriented dashboards.

- Maintain accurate data logs for schedule, progress, risks, and interfaces.

- Support preparation of leadership review notes and presentations.

- Assist senior management with data-backed presentations, progress summaries, and trend analysis.

Interface & Coordination

- Coordinate with PMC, Contractors, Design Teams, Utilities, and Local Authorities.

- Track interfaces between roads, utilities, terminal access, and public traffic management.

- Support phased handovers and access planning.

- Support interface management between Landside packages and terminal / airside / utilities works.

- Participate in contractor review meetings, planning discussions, and coordination forums with factual data support.

Process Support & Controls

- Support implementation of standard planning and reporting processes across Landside packages.

- Assist in preparation of time impact analysis, delay records, and schedule substantiation, as required.

- Contribute to continuous improvement of planning templates, trackers, and reporting formats.

Qualifications & Experience:

- B.E./B. Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory)

- Postgraduate diploma or certifications in Project Management, Construction Planning preferred.

- Minimum 7-9 years of hands-on experience in Project Planning & Controls in large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in airport or transportation sector.

- Hands-on experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, and exposure to Power BI.

- Familiarity with AutoCAD, BIM, and engineering coordination tools is a strong advantage.

- Exposure to Landside works or projects executed under operational constraints is desirable.

Core Competencies:

- Sound understanding of construction sequencing, planning logic, and schedule controls.

- Strong analytical skills with attention to data accuracy and reporting discipline.

- Ability to work independently while aligning closely with senior planning leadership.

- Good communication and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary teams.

- Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven, and live operational environments.