Planning Manager

Role Overview

The position of Planning Manager encompasses the development and management of comprehensive initiation programs across all stages of a construction project. This role demands the establishment of an integrated project progress control system applicable to all phases and the capacity to present detailed project plans effectively to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Create initiation programs and intricate plans for all phases of development.
• Design and implement a unified project progress control mechanism covering all project stages.
• Verify that supplier schedules align with the established detailed plans and monitoring systems.
• Track supplier progress rates to ensure conformity with project timelines.
• Devise and execute recovery action plans for schedule delays involving suppliers.
• Support analysis and assessment of supplier claims to ensure appropriate responses.
• Manage project close-out planning activities and ensure accurate project data administration.
• Review and interpret all pertinent project documentation and conditions.
• Define project control procedures and determine necessary resource allocation to manage these procedures effectively.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Client to develop a suitable work breakdown structure.
• Set and communicate cost and schedule baselines while ensuring control mechanisms monitor performance efficiently.
• Conduct status reviews with the Project Control Team and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Prepare cost, planning, and document control reports in adherence to the Project Control Manual.
• Fulfill additional planning management responsibilities as directed by the Project Director or Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 15 years of experience in construction project planning.
• A minimum of 8 years focused on planning and programming high-quality projects using standard industry software such as Primavera P6.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Certification from UPDA preferred.
• Preferred Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer (PE) status; however, substantial demonstrated success in managing high-quality phased projects open to the public throughout construction is acceptable.
• Experience in scheduling and cost analysis utilizing Primavera Enterprise and Primavera Contract Management software.
• Additional certifications such as PSP or an MBA are considered advantageous.