Project Manager-Planning

vConstruct is looking for a Project Manager – Planning to support its Construction Management – India (CMI) business unit, where vConstruct functions as a Technology Enabled Project Management Consultant for AI / hyperscale data center projects in India.

vConstruct currently has a team of 600+ people providing services for planning, estimation, project management, design and construction integration (design review, coordination and shop drawing workflows) and as well as enterprise functions for construction companies in USA by leveraging technologies such as BIM, Software Development, Data Science and Analytics, AI/ML etc.

With a vision of transforming the construction industry by the use of technology, vConstruct aims at improving efficiency, enable predictable outcomes and making the build process a pleasurable experience for all.

Project Manager - Planning for Data Center projects is responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling integrated project schedules to ensure timely delivery of construction and commissioning activities. The role involves coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to manage project sequencing, procurement tracking, progress monitoring, risk mitigation, and recovery planning while ensuring alignment with project milestones, execution priorities, and overall project objectives. Adequate knowledge on Procurement activities which includes different types of MEP equipment, inputs required for defining sizing / capacity, design requirements, knowledge of major equipment suppliers and delivery timelines is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and baseline integrated master schedules for Data Center projects using Primavera P6 / Microsoft Project covering Civil, Architectural, MEP, ELV, ICT, and Commissioning activities.

Monitor project progress against baseline schedules and identify critical delays, constraints, and recovery opportunities.

Develop detailed micro schedules, recovery schedules, shutdown plans, and weekly 2-week/3-week lookahead plans.

Plan and monitor procurement schedules for long-lead mission critical equipment such as UPS, DG, Chillers, Transformers, Switchgear, CRAH/CRAC, and BMS systems.

Coordinate daily with vendors and subcontractors to review Plan vs Actual progress, manpower deployment, material status, manufacturing progress, and delivery timelines.

Coordinate with internal teams including Civil, MEP, Procurement, Design, QA/QC, Contracts, and Execution teams for timely resolution of project issues.

Manage construction sequencing and interface coordination among Civil, MEP, OEM vendors and Commissioning teams

Review contractor resource deployment, manpower histograms, productivity reports, and milestone achievements to ensure alignment with project targets.

Maintain Risk Registers, identify project risks, and monitor mitigation and closure actions.

Conduct delay analysis, schedule impact assessments, extension-of-time evaluations, and maintain delay logs

Track and monitor testing & commissioning activities including Level 1 to Level 5 commissioning and phased handover requirements.

Ensure contractual milestones and project deliverables are aligned with approved schedules and execution plans.

Support Value Engineering and time/cost optimization initiatives to improve project delivery efficiency. Coordinate with costing/budgeting teams for the same.

Optimize site logistics, material flow, and construction coordination to minimize execution bottlenecks and last-mile inefficiencies.

Establish project KPIs, planning procedures, reporting systems, and governance standards aligned with Data Center project requirements.

Present weekly and monthly project execution reviews highlighting critical path status, risks, mitigation plans, commissioning readiness, and overall project performance.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in construction management – preferred

Experience

15+ years of relevant industry experience.

Minimum 6 – 8 years of experience in Project Planning while based on-site

Experience of having worked in at least 2 - 3 data center projects for complete life cycle as Assistant Project Manager – Planning

Working experience with MEP General Contractors or MEP Equipment Suppliers is preferred

Technical Requirements

Strong knowledge and hands on experience of using MS Project / Primavera

Strong understanding of overall project and construction management for AI / hyperscale data centers

Technology-driven mindset; exposure to BIM/VDC tools is an advantage

Strong communication and coordination skills

Customer Relationship

Personal Evolution

Autonomy

Administrative Work

Technical Expertise