Manager - Planning
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Overview
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Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM.
With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.
We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world.
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Job Description
- Understanding work scope, quantity and familiar with logical sequencing of construction disciplines;
- Providing detailed review, analysis and monitoring of the procurement and construction programmes with Critical path Method analysis of the Contractor, Subcontractors and Utilities
- Working closely on a day to day basis with the planners of the contractor to monitor and/or amend the Contractor’s baseline programme of Work
- Providing progress reports, graphs and critical path analysis for the monthly and weekly progress reports
- Reporting to the Project Lead any risks, opportunities and any mitigation strategies to maintain the project completion date
- Reviewing actual progress against the construction programme and prepare and report to the to the Project Lead accordingly
- Advise Project Lead for any early warning in regard to potential delay events
- Attending site and convening workshops with the site supervision team as necessary to get snap-shots in time and keeping an update on actual progress on site
- Conducting independent site visits to evaluate the contractor’s site progress against his programme and reporting to the Project Lead accordingly
- Providing support to the Cost Control Team in understanding the programme risks and opportunities of potential additional works and variation proposals
- Maintaining records of monitoring of the programme to enable input and support to the Project Lead and Cost Control Team to evaluate any related Contractor claims and variations as considered necessary
- Providing assistance during negotiations, arbitration, or any other forms of dispute resolution
- Review claims (Time Impact Analysis / Window/APAB), defense and review of particulars and chronology of events
- Investigate for potential delay events and determining presence of concurrent delay
- Review and prepare prospective and retrospective delay analysis
- Present & discuss EoT claims with knowledge of contract mechanisms
Qualifications
- Minimum 20 years demonstrable experience in all aspects of supervision and project administration of the planning works related to large-scale projects within Middle East in the consulting industry.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
Additional Information
*At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
**To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.***
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.
Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Learn more at aecom.com.
What Makes AECOM a Great Place To Work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions.
Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.
With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact.
Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned.
Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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