Project Planner

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Project Planner/Scheduler to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, entrusted with managing project timelines from inception through full execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers and relevant departments to create and maintain comprehensive project schedules.
• Establish baseline timelines and continuously update progress relative to planned activities.
• Liaise with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Technical teams, and other stakeholders to align activities with project goals.
• Track milestones, critical deadlines, and essential tasks to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Identify any scheduling delays, risks, or bottlenecks and communicate these promptly to the Project Manager.
• Follow up on pending tasks with responsible teams to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor procurement, materials, manpower, and resource requirements in relation to the project timeline.
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and updates on scheduling status.
• Analyze scheduling effectiveness and suggest recovery strategies when delays arise.
• Maintain precise records comparing planned versus actual progress.
• Assist project teams in formulating recovery plans and adjusting schedules as needed.
• Organize regular schedule review meetings to discuss key actions and deadlines.
• Ensure all schedule changes are accurately documented and communicated to stakeholders.
• Coordinate monitoring of subcontractors’ and suppliers’ progress against plans.
• Sequence project activities logically, accurately representing dependencies in the schedule.
• Provide management with transparent insights into project status, key milestones, risks, and forecasted delays.
• Maintain thorough documentation and versioning control for all schedules.
• Expertise in preparing Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) reports and time extension requests.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project planning, management, and execution throughout project lifecycle.
• Proficient in English communication.
• Salary details will be finalized post-interview.