Assistant Vice President (AVP) - Planning & Cost Management

This role will work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, QS, Finance, and Executive Leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning activities across all engineering and development projects
• Establish project timelines, milestones, and critical paths
• Develop and implement planning standards, controls, and monitoring systems
• Ensure alignment of project schedules with business objectives and development targets

• Lead project cost planning, forecasting, and budget preparation
• Monitor actual project expenditures against approved budgets
• Identify cost variances and provide corrective recommendations
• Conduct financial projections and scenario analysis for projects
• Support annual budget planning and manpower/resource forecasting

• Track project progress, productivity, and financial performance
• Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards
• Monitor project risks affecting cost, schedule, and delivery
• Present project updates and recommendations to management

• Coordinate with Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Finance, and Construction teams
• Lead and mentor planning, QS, and project controls personnel
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies

• Identify cost and schedule risks and implement mitigation plans
• Review project feasibility and resource allocation strategies
• Support value engineering initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field
• Master's degree or MBA is an advantage
• Licensed Civil Engineer preferred
• Minimum of 10–15 years of relevant experience in real estate development, construction, or project controls
• At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity
• Strong experience in:
• Project planning and controls
• Cost forecasting and budget management
• Quantity surveying and cost analysis
• Housing, land development, or vertical projects
• Executive reporting and project analytics
• Proficient in:
• Microsoft Excel
• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Power BI (preferred)
• ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica/SAP/Oracle)

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities
• High attention to detail and decision-making capability