MEP Planning Manager

At Total Environment, we love creating experiences that touch the senses and evoke emotions. Intricate and vibrant experiences that have depth and character, created with passion and sensitivity. Our inspiration comes from nature and the deep-rooted cultural heritage of our beautiful planet.Since 1996, we have been designing, building and managing some of the best homes in the world.

We currently have 8 projects with around 4500 custom designed, furnished homes as well as commercial and institutional buildings, covering a total saleable area of approximately 14 million square feet under construction at Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad.

Position : Manager Planning & MEP Co-ordinationBusiness: Residential Real EstateLocation: BangaloreInterfaces with:External MEP site teams (Electrical, PHE, FPS, Infra, Landscape Execution)Central PlanningProject Construction teamsMEP Design & SMEsContractors, vendors, and service providersQS, Commercial, and Governance teams

Role Purpose:The Manager - Planning & MEP Coordination is responsible for driving integrated planning, coordination, and performance tracking for all external MEP and infrastructure works across projects under the jurisdiction of the Project Head - External MEP & Infrastructure.The role functions as the planning and control backbone of the External MEP organisation, enabling timely execution through disciplined scheduling, rigorous tracking, and high-quality reporting.

Scope of Responsibility Project-wide planning, scheduling, and coordination for external MEP & infrastructure worksDevelopment and upkeep of integrated execution schedulesOwnership of dashboards, trackers, MIS, and reporting cadenceCoordination across site execution teams, design, central planning, contractors, and vendorsTracking execution readiness, interfaces, and dependencies to prevent delays

Key AccountabilitiesProject Planning & SchedulingDevelop and maintain detailed external MEP & infrastructure schedules aligned with master plans.Track milestones, dependencies, and critical paths across packages.Proactively flag risks and drive timely corrective actions.MEP Coordination & Interface ManagementDrive day-to-day coordination between execution teams, design, planning, and contractors.Track GFC releases, RFIs, approvals, and execution readiness.Ensure interface issues are identified early and closed systematically.

Dashboards, MIS & ReportingOwn dashboards, trackers, and MIS for progress, risks, and execution health.Ensure accurate, timely, and decision-ready reporting to the Project Head and stakeholders.Support reviews with clear insights, trends, and exception highlights.

Execution Monitoring & ControlsTrack daily and weekly progress against plans and identify slippages early.Monitor readiness parameters (drawings, materials, manpower, access).Support governance forums with structured data and action tracking.Stakeholder Coordination & CommunicationEnable alignment through clear, structured, and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.Support the Project Head with executive updates and review material.

Key DeliverablesIntegrated external MEP & infrastructure schedulesLive dashboards and trackers covering progress, risks, and dependenciesPeriodic MIS and governance review decksEarly identification and escalation of planning and coordination risksReliable data backbone supporting execution and decision-makingPlanning & DeliverySchedule adherence for external MEP & infrastructure worksTimeliness and accuracy of milestone trackingCoordination EffectivenessReduction in execution delays due to planning or interface gapsTimely closure of dependencies and coordination issuesReporting & GovernanceQuality, accuracy, and timeliness of dashboards, MIS, and reportsEffectiveness of data presented for leadership decision-makingStakeholder EnablementFeedback from Project Head and key stakeholders on planning supportResponsiveness and clarity in cross-functional coordination

Requirements:EducationB.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical EngineeringMaster's degree in Project Management / Planning / Operations Management preferred

Experience5-10 years of overall experience in project planning, coordination, or project controls within construction / real estate environments, including a minimum of 2 years of hands-on MEP site execution experience.Exposure to end-to-end project cycles, covering planning, execution tracking, coordination, and performance reporting