Job Title

Planning Manager

Work Location

Kathmandu, Nepal

Role Type

Full Time

Division

Real Estate & Hospitality

Job Purpose

The Planning Manager is responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules for luxury hospitality and 5-star hotel developments. The role ensures effective planning, coordination, progress tracking, resource optimization, and timely delivery of projects in line with company objectives, quality standards, and budget requirements.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain master schedules, baseline programs, milestone plans, and detailed project timelines for hospitality and mixed-use developments.

Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), resource-loaded schedules, and cash flow projections.

Plan project activities covering design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.

Review and validate contractors’ and consultants’ project schedules to ensure compliance with project requirements.

2. Project Monitoring & Control

Monitor project progress against approved baselines and contractual milestones.

Track critical path activities, analyze schedule performance, and identify deviations.

Conduct delay analysis and recommend corrective and recovery actions to maintain project timelines.

Assess schedule risks, constraints, and potential bottlenecks impacting project delivery.

3. Project Coordination

Coordinate with project managers, design consultants, contractors, procurement teams, and operations stakeholders to ensure effective project execution.

Facilitate planning meetings, progress review sessions, and schedule coordination workshops.

Ensure project schedules align with operational requirements and brand standards of hotel operators.

4. Reporting & Management Information

Prepare weekly, monthly, and executive progress reports, dashboards, and project performance updates.

Present project status, forecast completion dates, critical issues, and key risks to senior management.

Maintain accurate planning documentation and project control records.

5. Resource & Cost Planning

Support project budgeting, cost control, and project controls activities.

Coordinate resource planning and allocation across multiple projects.

Forecast manpower, equipment, and material requirements to support project execution.

6. Project Controls & Continuous Improvement

Establish and maintain project planning standards, procedures, and reporting systems.

Ensure effective utilization of Primavera P6, MS Project, and digital project reporting tools.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning, scheduling, and project controls to enhance project delivery performance.

Qualification & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture,

Minimum 10–15 years of experience in project planning and controls.

At least 5 years of experience in luxury hospitality, 5-star hotels, resorts, or mixed-use developments.

Required Candidate’s Profile

Advance proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and Project Controls and Reporting Systems.

Strong knowledge of Delay Analysis, Construction Methodology, Hospitality Design & Construction Processes and Risk Management.

Experience working on large-scale hotel developments from concept through handover.

Experience in corporate office or developer-side project management preferred.

Experience working with international consultants, PMCs, or EPC contractors is desirable.

• Interested candidates may apply by sending their updated CV to [email protected] with the job title mentioned in the email subject.

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