To plan, schedule, monitor the execution of several high-profile projects by ensuring quality, legal aspects, cost effectiveness and timely completion of projects. This position drives strategic initiatives. and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals of the organization.
Directs and oversees an organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function.
Reviews and recommends Planning Department development needs in compliance with principles and practices of the Group.
Work closely with BU’s projects / factories to ensure efficient use of resources, collate their resource requirements for the current as well as for future works and compile dependable resource forecasts.
Monitors project progress to ensure timely delivery of key milestones and deliverables.
Recommend planning work strategies to Projects Control Director and implement needed improvements of upon approval from Project Controls Director.
Ensure Planning dashboards for every project / BU to satisfy the needs of Project Management Teams and Cluster and Group Management.
To work with all BU’s to ensure that all their projects are having time management tools in place in accordance with contractual requirements, and also follow the company standard procedures/ formats / processes.
To ensure that all projects of every BU’s are being monitored as per the monitoring system in place, and relevant reports are being generated and circulated to all relevant stakeholder on a regular basis.
Ensure that all projects are progressing in line with approved schedules; one week, 4-week look ahead programmes are produced and followed by project teams aligned with the project programmes.
Ensure that the projects are protected from any delay damages. Secure timely protections and claim prolongation costs in accordance with the contract terms and conditions to make sure timely notices of delay events, interim particulars of delay impacts and extension of time claims are submitted by the projects. Provide all needed support to the BU’s enabling them to achieve commercial protection.
Supervise/ oversee BU’s Planning Engineers.
Manages planning works in multiple projects simultaneously
Provides strategic project management input of the planning project including financial management.
Ensures proper coordination and communication with the Top Management and the whole organization. Review and approve all reports in compliance to the standards and to improve continuously in order to make the organization a learning performance organization.
Works closely with project management teams to assure timely activities, high-quality incorporation and efficient use of resources to meet requirements.
• Knowledge in Principles of Planning and Project Management.Knowledge in Construction Law, Change Management, and principles and practices of research and data collection.Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Cost Objectives.Familiarity with Planning practices and the associated software such as Advanced Primavera6.Knowledge in building construction planning and scheduling.Advance knowledge of project planning software like MS projects or primavera.Strong cost control knowledge & knowledge in preparation of EOT claims & delay analysis.Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.Professional Client Management.Familiar with local and international standards in construction.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.
Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus