Planning Manager

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, review, and maintain baseline programs for tender, pre-construction, and execution stages.
• Prepare detailed construction programs showing sequencing, logic links, and resource allocation in line with project strategy.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment between schedule, scope, and budget.
• Identify critical paths, float, and potential bottlenecks, recommending mitigation measures proactively.

2. Progress Monitoring & Control

• Prepare and update weekly and monthly progress reports, including S-Curves, Earned Value Analysis (EVA), and delay impact assessments.
• Conduct site visits to validate progress and ensure data integrity in the program updates.
• Forecast completion dates and analyze deviations between planned and actual progress.
• Monitor manpower histograms, equipment utilization, and productivity trends to support resource optimization.

3. Delay Analysis & Claims Support

• Prepare time impact analyses (TIA) and delay reports for variation and extension of time (EOT) claims.
• Liaise with the Contracts/Commercial team to provide technical input for claims substantiation.
• Review subcontractor schedules for compliance and integration into the master program.

4. Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and mentor a team of planning engineers, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Interface with client representatives, consultants, and subcontractors on planning and scheduling matters.
• Ensure consistency of planning processes and reporting formats across all projects.
• Support tender and pre-qualification submissions by providing planning data, methodology, and preliminary programs.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 12–18 years in construction planning, with at least 5 years in a managerial capacity within a main contracting environment.
• Software Skills: Expert in Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, and familiar with Power BI or other analytics tools.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and resource management for high-rise, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments.
• Other Requirements:
  Excellent analytical and communication skills.
  Strong leadership and coordination abilities.
  Knowledge of FIDIC conditions and EOT claim protocols preferred.
  Proven track record in delivering projects under tight deadlines.