Planning Manager

Planning Manager

Full-time Entities: Besix Construct L.L.C.

Company Description

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of 16,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 19,000 worldwide.

Job Description

Planning support for a single large/ complex project. Management and coordination of a project planning team. Preparation of detailed delay analysis work with presentations. Able to communicate and defend planning to project team members and client teams. Provide planning support for risk management. Planning support for multiple small/ medium projects or a single large/complex project.

Skills and competencies:

Broad construction experience across various sectors and/ or very good understanding of specific work types. Able to develop a WBS for a medium/ large project. Proven success in Extension of Time claims work using at least 1 recognised delay analysis technique. Awareness of Lean Planning. Awareness of Risk Management. Preparation of resource & cost-loaded baseline programmes, recovery programmes, target programmes etc. for medium/ large projects. Manage project planning team including all 3rd party planners (JV Partners, SCs, Design Teams etc.) to meet project planning requirements. Demonstrate the impact of delay events and variations on the baseline programme. Provide planning input to Commercial Dept. for Extension of Time claims. Support the use of Last Planner system on projects. Perform risk analysis (Monte Carlo) using Primavera software. Primavera - very good skills. MS PowerPoint - very good. Primavera Risk Analysis. Flexibility – prepared to go on short term missions to projects, ECI & Tender support as needed. Attitude – willing to learn, develop new skills. Commitment – prepared to provide planning support as needed based on long term objectives.

Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering; A Post-graduate qualification relating to planning are a plus. Minimum of 10 years relevant experience; 5 years minimum in a Planning Manager/ Lead Planner role. Excellent communication and presentation skills

Additional Information

We believe our employees are key to our success, hence, we offer an inspiring working environment where our people feel rewarded & engaged. Career opportunities & training programs are offered to help you develop both personally and professionally and we offer attractive additional benefits to your monthly remuneration.
Planning Manager
Dubai - United Arab Emirates * Full-time