Planning Manager

The
Planning Manager
is responsible for leading the overall planning and scheduling functions of the
MTerra Solar Project
, ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. The role oversees the development, integration, and control of project schedules to drive efficiency, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery of key project milestones. This position requires strong coordination with cross-functional leaders including project management, supply chain, construction, and commercial teams to maintain transparency, consistency, and accuracy in project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

·      Lead the development, implementation, and management of the master integrated project schedule using Primavera P6 or equivalent software.

·      Oversee and validate schedules prepared by planners, subcontractors, and EPC partners to ensure consistency with the project baseline and key deliverables.

·      Establish planning procedures, reporting templates, and progress measurement systems for all project phases.

·      Perform regular schedule health checks, critical path, and resource analysis to identify potential delays and develop recovery plans.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

·      Monitor progress against baseline schedules and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as SPI, CPI, and milestone variance.

·      Present schedule updates and risk assessments to senior management and project stakeholders during periodic progress reviews.

·      Consolidate progress inputs from engineering, procurement, and construction teams for accurate forecasting and reporting.

Coordination & Leadership

·      Lead and mentor a team of project planners and schedulers, ensuring quality and consistency in planning deliverables.

·      Coordinate with project managers, construction managers, supply chain, and contractors to ensure synchronized execution of project activities.

·      Facilitate planning workshops and alignment meetings to establish and maintain integrated project plans.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

·      Identify schedule-related risks and propose mitigation strategies to maintain overall project timeline integrity.

·      Provide insights and recommendations for optimizing project sequencing and resource allocation.

·      Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms.

Job Requirements

·      Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.

·      At least 10 years of relevant experience in project planning and control, including 5 years in a managerial or lead planner capacity.

·      Proven experience in large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects (solar farms, transmission lines, substations preferred).

·      Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and other project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Power BI).

·      Strong understanding of EPC project execution, resource loading, and performance measurement systems.

·      Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

·      Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

. Willing to accept a project-based employment status and travel as required.

·      Willing to be based in Gapan, Nueva Ecija for the duration of the project.

·      Familiarity with SCADA systems, protection relays, and automation protocols is a strong advantage.

·      Willing to be based on-site and lead field activities through energization and turnover.