Monitors a department or project's budget, inventory, and production schedule. Maintains optimally efficient inventory of production materials. Creates planning studies and generates reports about new programs, plans, and regulations. Reviews development proposals to ensure compliance with codes and regulations. Manages all general planning issues for a department or project.Planning Manager Job Duties:Supervises requirements planning for department, division, project, or organisationPrepares proposals and site plans in conformance with codes and local and national regulationsSupervises other planning personnel, such as consultants and developersPrepares budget and oversees expendituresSets goals, policies, and procedures for projectCommunicates with other managers, supervisors, and colleagues throughout project