Project Planning Manager

Job Title: Senior Manager – Control Tower

Location: Hyderabad

About Gamlaa Bioscapes

Gamlaa Bioscapes (https://gamlaa.com/) is India's leading integrated biophilic solutions company, creating refined, nature-led environments across workplaces, commercial, hospitality and premium spaces. We combine design, horticulture, execution and long-term maintenance to transform spaces into living environments that elevate wellbeing and everyday experiences.

Our vision is to make biophilic design an essential part of the built environment—creating spaces that are healthier, more human and meaningfully connected to nature. Today, Gamlaa is powered by 1,500+ people, serving 1,250+ enterprise clients, delivering 5,800+ projects and managing 100Mn+ sq. ft. across India. We're building a team that brings curiosity, ownership and craftsmanship to breathe life into spaces

Position Summary

The Senior Manager – Control Tower will lead end-to-end project planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and commercial control to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery of projects. The role requires strong leadership across project teams, vendors, internal functions, and customers, with a strong focus on risk mitigation, contract compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects from planning to completion while ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, cost, and quality parameters.
• Manage project teams including Project Managers, Engineers, and site execution teams across regions.
• Coordinate with customers, consultants, contractors, vendors, legal teams, and internal stakeholders for smooth project delivery.
• Prepare and review project schedules, resource plans, recovery plans, and progress reports.
• Track project milestones, identify delays, and implement corrective and rescue actions.
• Oversee subcontractor management, vendor coordination, procurement follow-up, and post-order execution.
• Handle contract administration, project-related notices, closure documentation, EOT claims, and cost claims.
• Support warranty, DLP, and O&M phases as required.
• Review BOQs, estimates, technical specifications, and commercial proposals.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular review meetings and present project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.
• Maintain MIS dashboards, documentation, and reporting for all active projects.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Mentor junior project staff and drive cross-functional collaboration and process improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification in Project Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management preferred.
• Strong background in project execution, planning, and site coordination.
• Required Experience
• 8–12+ years of experience in project management, planning, and execution.
• Proven experience in leading multi-location or multi-project operations.
• Strong exposure to project planning, subcontractor management, billing, vendor management, and contract administration.
• Experience in handling EOT, claims, recovery planning, and stakeholder negotiations.

Desired Skills

• Project planning and scheduling.
• Cross-functional coordination.
• Contract management and claim handling.
• Vendor and subcontractor management.
• Resource forecasting and allocation.
• Cost control and budget tracking.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• MIS reporting and documentation.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6, SAP, and project reporting tools.