JLL

Assistant Project Lead - Planning

In short

This role supports project planning and scheduling for large industrial, infrastructure, semiconductor, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and commercial construction projects at a global real estate and investment management services firm. Core duties include building and maintaining project schedules in Primavera P6 or MS Project, monitoring progress, delay and risk analysis, resource tracking, and preparing KPI/EVM reports for project leadership. It requires strong scheduling, analytical, and communication skills, and reports to a Project Lead/Project Manager/Planning Manager. The position is on-site in Pune, MH, with 48 scheduled weekly hours.

Assistant Project Lead - Planning
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
Job Description
Project Schedule Development
Assist in developing detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), milestones, and execution plans.
Progress Monitoring & Control
Track project progress against the baseline schedule and identify variances affecting project delivery.
Schedule Updating & Reporting
Maintain project schedules in Primavera P6 or MS Project and prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
Coordination with Project Teams
Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and MEP teams to collect progress data and align project activities.
Look-Ahead Planning
Prepare short-term and long-term look-ahead schedules to support proactive project execution and resource planning.
Delay Analysis & Recovery Planning
Identify schedule delays, analyze root causes, and support the development of recovery and mitigation plans.
Resource Planning & Tracking
Monitor manpower, equipment, and material requirements against project schedules to optimize resource utilization.
Risk Assessment Support
Assist in identifying planning-related risks and opportunities that could impact project timelines and project objectives.
Management Reporting & Presentations
Prepare dashboards, KPIs, S-curves, earned value reports, and presentations for project leadership and stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance
Ensure planning processes follow project management standards, client requirements, and organizational best practices.
Key Skills
•Primavera P6 / MS Project
•Project Planning & Scheduling
•Progress Measurement
•Schedule Risk Analysis
•Delay Analysis
•Resource Planning
•Earned Value Management (EVM)
•Advanced Excel & Reporting
•Analytical Thinking
•Communication & Coordination
Typical KPIs
•Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
•Milestone Achievement Rate
•Forecast Accuracy
•Schedule Variance (SV)
•Timely Progress Reporting
•Recovery Plan Effectiveness
•Resource Utilization Efficiency
•Client and Management Satisfaction
Reporting Structure
Typically reports to the Project Lead/Project Manager/Planning Manager and supports planning and controls activities across large industrial, infrastructure, semiconductor, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and commercial construction projects.
Location
On-site – Pune, MH
Scheduled Weekly Hours
48

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