Assistant Manager - Project Planning

About Godrej Properties Limited

Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines a 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting edge design, technology, and sustainability. In FY 2021, Godrej Properties emerged as the largest developer in India by the value and volume of residential sales achieved.

Godrej Properties has deeply focused on sustainable development. In 2010, GPL committed that all of its developments would be third party certified green buildings. In 2020,2021 and again in 2022, the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark ranked GPL #1 globally amongst listed residential developers for its sustainability and ESG practices. In 2017, GPL was one of the founding partners of the Sustainable Housing Leadership Consortium (SHLC), whose mission is to spread sustainable development practices across the Indian real estate sector. In recent years, Godrej Properties has received over 300 awards and recognitions, including the Porter Prize 2019, The Most Trusted Real Estate Brand in the 2019 Brand Trust Report, Builder of the Year at the CNBC-Awaaz Real Estate Awards 2019, and The Economic Times Best Real Estate Brand 2018.

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Planning

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Operations

Business: Godrej Properties Limited

Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Key Responsibilities

Project Schedule and Monitoring

• Monitor the progress of the project at different stages of its development.
• Make sure the achieved progress on the project fits the progress anticipated in the schedule
• Provide advice to concerned parties involved in the project on delays/ deviations observed
• Ensure that all the separate elements of the project fit together and are working towards a common aim
  
  

Process Adherence

• Comply with company defined guidelines and processes.
• Adhere to project timelines
• Follow required safety parameters
• Monitor adherence to process done by team across board
  
  

Process Improvement

• Identify processes/procedures that need improvement or new
• Recommend the process improvement ideas to streamline efficiency/costs/productivity
• Undertake the process improvement activities in own work area
  
  

Automation of Data

• Maintaining and ensuring data on company defined software
• Maintaining repository of past data for project performances
• Maintaining accuracy of data in Power BI, ASTA, any other portal
• Driving site and zonal teams to ensure accurate and timely data flow
• Ensuring elimination of manual data and movement to system based data
  
  

Project Planning

• Understand the scope of the project
• Construct a network of work appropriate for the specific project
• Create a logical sequence out of WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)
• Establish the critical path for the project
• Create a Master Project schedule. Identify the best series of events in the correct order for the project to finish on time and on budget
• Prepare the construction schedule & highlight anticipated delays/deviancies in advance
• Analyze the gaps between the planned V/s actual and highlight the areas needing attention for action of the project team
• Prepare method statement & submits to clients/consultants for approval
• Assist in laying down methodology for project execution and incorporate client initiated changes
• Coordinating with Contractors , Consultants and PMC to get the work done at site
  
  

Who are we looking for?

Education

• B.E/ B.Tech or Diploma in Civil Engineering
  
  

Experience

• Should possess 3-5 years of planning experience in large construction projects (preferably residential multistoried apartment complex / townships).
  
  

Skills

• Should have hands on experience in modern construction technologies, planning various activities of the projects coordinating with all departments including micro planning and budgeting.
• Working knowledge in MS Projects and or Primavera essential
  
  

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, color, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.