Planning Manager

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Project: Tunnel MEP Fit-Out Project

This is an urgent requirement, and we are looking to make a quick hire. If you are immediately available or on a short notice period, you will be given priority consideration.

About the Role:
We are hiring an experienced Planning Manager for our prestigious Tunnel MEP Fit-Out Project in Riyadh. As the Planning Manager, you will lead the planning and scheduling efforts for this high-profile project, ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones.

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with a proven track record of managing complex infrastructure projects, particularly those involving tunnel construction and MEP fit-out.

• Project Planning & Scheduling:
  Develop and maintain the project master schedule, incorporating all construction, MEP fit-out, civil, and architectural finishing activities.
• Coordination with Stakeholders:
  Liaise with project consultants, including Parsons and AECOM, to ensure alignment on planning deliverables. Facilitate regular progress updates and workshops.
• Restore and Recovery Planning:
  Identify delays and formulate restore/recovery plans, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Monitor the project’s progress, identify critical paths, and ensure adherence to milestones. Provide weekly and monthly progress reports to management and stakeholders.
• Resource Management:
  Optimize resource allocation and ensure efficient utilization of manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Risk Management:
  Proactively identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and incorporate contingency plans within the project schedule.
• Team Leadership:
  Manage and mentor a team of planners and schedulers, fostering collaboration and ensuring high performance.

• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
  • Proven expertise in infrastructure projects, particularly in tunnel construction and MEP fit-out.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6,
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 365 applications, especially Excel (advanced formulas, macros, and data analysis),
  • Proficiency in Power BI for creating detailed and visually compelling reports and Data Analytics,
  • Strong understanding and hands-on experience of restore/recovery planning methodologies.
• Certifications:
  • Prince2 certification or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.