Planning Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for a seasoned Planning Manager to oversee the central planning and project controls operations within our contracting and construction business. This role involves establishing uniform planning protocols across all active projects, managing schedules and progress reporting, and delivering dependable forecasts and early notices to safeguard contractual deadlines and cash flow health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• At least 12 years of experience in the industry, including a minimum of 4 years in a leadership role managing planning teams.
• Membership with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is mandatory.
• Proficient expertise in Primavera P6 is required; familiarity with Power BI or equivalent dashboard software is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of project controls, earned value management techniques, and delay analysis methodologies.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and experience in portfolio reporting.
• Professional certifications such as PMI-SP or PMP are advantageous.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with strong presentation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the project planning and controls function for all company projects, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Develop and enforce standards, templates, and procedures for planning and reporting.
• Evaluate and authorize baseline project schedules, progress updates, and recovery plans.
• Compile and deliver consolidated forecasts regarding progress, staffing, and cash flow to senior management.
• Conduct delay analyses and assist in preparing Extension of Time (EOT) claims and related documentation.
• Integrate project schedules with resource and manpower allocations across multiple projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop planning engineers working across various projects.
• Deliver comprehensive project performance presentations to senior executives and the Executive Council as needed.