Planning Manager

Planning Manager Saudi Arabia

Are you looking to add one of the worlds largest infrastructure projects to your CV/Resume

We are currently looking to identify an ambitious and talented planning manager to join one of the most well established names in the international infrastructure industry.

We understand the importance of finding a candidate with the right blend of technical expertise and project management skills to ensure the successful delivery of these complex and highprofile projects. The Planning Manager will play a pivotal role in driving project planning and scheduling activities optimizing resource utilisation and mitigating risks to achieve project objectives effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans and schedules tailored to the unique requirements of mega dam projects aligning with organisational goals and objectives.

• Resource Allocation: Work closely with project teams to identify resource needs and allocate manpower equipment and materials efficiently to support project milestones and deadlines.

• Risk Management: Assess project risks and uncertainties develop risk mitigation strategies and implement proactive measures to minimize their impact on project timelines and budgets.

• Performance Monitoring: Utilise project management tools and techniques to monitor project progress identify deviations from the plan and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.

• Schedule Optimization: Analyse project schedules and identify opportunities for optimisation such as resource leveling and critical path analysis to enhance project efficiency and accelerate delivery timelines.

• Change Control: Evaluate proposed changes to project scope schedule and resources assess their impact on project objectives and facilitate change management processes to ensure alignment with project requirements.

• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain open and transparent communication channels with project teams subcontractors and clients to foster collaboration resolve issues promptly and address stakeholder concerns effectively.

• Continuous Improvement: Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and lessons learned workshops to capture best practices identify process improvements and enhance project planning methodologies for future projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or similar
• Proven track record of 15 years in project planning and scheduling with 5 years working on large scale infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in project management software tools such as Primavera P6 Microsoft Project or equivalent.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is desirable.

Location: Saudi Arabia