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To lead and manage the Planning Department. This role establishes robust scheduling, project controls, and reporting frameworks to ensure all large-scale projects are delivered on time, within contract compliance, and optimized for risk and resource management.
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Overview
To lead and manage the Planning Department .
This role establishes robust scheduling, project controls, and reporting frameworks to ensure all large-scale projects are delivered on time, within contract compliance, and optimized for risk and resource management.
1. Planning & Project Controls Leadership
- Establish and enforce planning standards, governance, and performance measurement systems across all projects.
- Oversee the development and approval of baseline schedules, recovery plans, and revised programs.
- Monitor portfolio progress, analyze schedule performance, and proactively identify bottlenecks.
2. Delay Analysis & Claims Support
- Oversee the preparation of delay analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.
- Partner with Commercial and Project teams to evaluate schedule-related claims and support dispute resolution.
3. Resource & Risk Management
- Review manpower and equipment loading plans; recommend optimization strategies to balance resources.
- Identify schedule-related risks and lead recovery initiatives for underperforming projects.
4. Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination
- Develop executive dashboards and deliver weekly/monthly performance reports to senior management.
- Align planning activities with Project Directors, Commercial, Procurement, Clients, and Consultants.
5. Technology & Team Leadership
- Drive standardization and advanced utilization of
Primavera P6
- and digital project control tools.
- Lead, mentor, and establish KPIs for Planning Managers and Engineers across the group.
Education & Experience
- **Education:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- **Experience:**
Minimum
- 15 years
- in construction, with at least
- 5 years
- in a senior planning leadership role managing multiple mega-projects.
- **Certifications:**
- PMP, PSP, PMI-SP, or equivalent preferred.
Core Competencies
- Advanced
Primavera P6
- expertise.
- Expertise in delay analysis, EOT preparation, and contract/commercial awareness.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
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