Head of Project Planning & Monitoring

Head of Project Planning & Monitoring – Heyraa Construction (Pvt) Ltd

Job Title: Head of Project Planning & Monitoring

Job Category: Engineering & Technical

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Job Overview

Heyraa Construction (Pvt) Ltd, a CIDA CS2 Construction Company under the Home Lands Group, is seeking an experienced Head of Project Planning & Monitoring to lead its project planning division. This senior leadership role is responsible for developing project execution strategies, overseeing planning and monitoring functions, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale engineering and construction projects.

Position Details

Position: Head of Project Planning & Monitoring

Company: Heyraa Construction (Pvt) Ltd

Industry: Construction

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Company Overview

Heyraa Construction (Pvt) Ltd is a CIDA CS2 certified construction company operating under the Home Lands Group. The company specializes in delivering high-quality engineering and construction projects across Sri Lanka while maintaining a strong commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and project execution.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• B.Sc. (Engineering) degree from a recognized university.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in project planning and monitoring within major engineering or construction projects.
• Advanced expertise in project management software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical reporting capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple large-scale construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive project baseline plans and schedules.
• Establish robust project tracking mechanisms to monitor daily, weekly, and monthly milestones.
• Prepare accurate monthly progress reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop procurement plans, labour histograms, and project recovery plans to mitigate delays.
• Optimize resource allocation to improve project performance.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire project planning teams to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate planning activities across multiple construction projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered according to approved schedules and organizational standards.

Required Skills

• Project Planning
• Project Monitoring
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Construction Project Management
• Resource Planning
• Progress Reporting
• Procurement Planning
• Risk Management
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to join a leading CIDA-certified construction company.
• Leadership role with significant career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to major engineering and construction projects.
• Professional and collaborative working environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their updated CV, along with contact details of two non-related referees, to:

Email: careers@homelandslk.com

Important Notes

• Please mention “Head of Project Planning & Monitoring” in the subject line of your email.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience is required.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.