Senior Planning Manager

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planning Manager to direct and oversee planning and scheduling efforts across large-scale construction projects. This role demands leadership in managing a planning team and ensuring projects adhere to strategic timelines and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project planning team, providing clear strategic guidance on scheduling activities.
• Formulate, execute, and supervise comprehensive project planning methodologies and practices.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules that encompass design, procurement, construction, and finalization stages.
• Track project advancements and deliver precise progress predictions through thorough schedule evaluations and reports.
• Liaise with Project Managers, subcontractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies regarding all planning and scheduling topics.
• Assess subcontractor schedules to identify delays, recommending appropriate remedial measures.
• Evaluate alternative scheduling and recovery plans to manage project alterations, market variances, and unexpected incidents.
• Oversee project baseline and contractual schedules to ensure consistency with contractual commitments.
• Assist in cost management, extensions of time claim processing, delay assessments, and monitoring overall project performance.
• Ensure all planning activities adhere to company policies, contractual demands, and relevant industry standards.
• Support health, safety, and environmental programs and promote safety awareness and incident documentation as per company protocols.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field.
• At least 8 years of pertinent experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership or supervisory planning position.
• Preferably minimum 2 years’ experience within GCC countries.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and expert knowledge of construction planning and scheduling.
• Comprehensive understanding of EPC, engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and project execution frameworks.
• Familiarity with cost control processes, extensions of time claims, and delay investigations.
• Knowledge of construction legalities and change management principles.
• Awareness of local and global construction norms and standards.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP, is an asset.
• Additional credentials such as MMUP Engineer Registration (UPDA) or PMP certification are advantageous.

Desirable Skills

• Expertise in project planning methodologies.
• Advanced Primavera P6 scheduling skills.
• Strong capabilities in project controls and cost management.
• Proficient in delay analysis and handling extension of time claims.
• Competence in risk assessment and mitigation approaches.
• Ability to manage subcontractors effectively.
• Excellent progress reporting and forecasting abilities.
• Experience in managing EPC projects and leadership experience.