Planning Manager

• Lead project planning and control activities including developing time schedules Scurves cash flows and manpower histograms for MEP projects across the kingdom.
  
• Deliver Level IV and V resource and costloaded integrated programs for awarded projects.
  
• Provide the Estimation Department with planning packages including Level I/II schedules manpower tabulation/forecasts and cash flows for tenders.
  
• Work closely with all organizational levels to ensure the implementation of schedule controls.
  
• Monitor and advise on target plans for design procurement and construction departments to achieve project milestones and targets as per the baseline schedule.
  
• Initiate resource planning for companywide manpower and staff mobilization and release plans.
  
• Analyze resource plans and recommend recruitment requirements to management.
  
• Assist the Estimation Department with detailed planning packages at the tender stage to secure new projects.
  
• Initiate preparation of EOTs (Extension of Time) and assist the Commercial Department with cost claims in case of delays.
  
• Prepare and present monthly corporate technical and commercial reports for projects.
  
• Facilitate the companys strategic decisions for longterm project planning.
  
• Coordinate effectively with vendors customers and inhouse departments for related activities.
  
• Examine work processes to assess completeness accuracy and conformance to standards and specifications.
  
• Generate Scurves for planned progress and cash flow as well as manpower histograms.
  
• Prepare productivity control tools and coordinate with project managers to utilize resources effectively.
  
• Develop recovery plans EOTs and cost claims for projects anticipated to be extended beyond the contract finish date due to client or civil contractor issues.
  
• Provide technical commercial and cost control reports to senior management to highlight overall performance and critical issues/risks on a monthly basis.
  
• Document and provide information on delays difficulties and changes to cost estimates.
  
• Maintain handson experience with Primavera 6.0 MS Projects and MS Office tools.
  
• Exhibit excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning and control specifically in MEP projects.
  
• Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera 6.0 and MS Projects.
  
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling cost control and resource planning.
  
• Proven experience in preparing time schedules Scurves cash flows and manpower histograms.
  
• Ability to analyze resource plans and recommend recruitment needs.
  
• Experience in preparing EOTs and cost claims.
  
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
  
• Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
  
• Detailoriented with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
  
• Certification in Project Management (e.g. PMP) is highly desirable.
  
• Fluent in English. Arabic is a plus.