Planning Manager

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Create, update, and maintain project timelines using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, ensuring alignment with the overall project objectives.
• Work closely with design, construction, and procurement teams to ensure a synchronized, coherent approach to scheduling across all phases of the project.
• Ensure critical milestones are clearly defined and monitored regularly, including engineering designs, procurement, construction activities, inspections, and handover.
• Review, Assess and respond to Contractor s Extension of Time Claims in accordance with the Contract Agreement.

Site Supervision & Coordination

• Act as the primary planning liaison for the site team, assisting the RE/PD in the coordination and supervision of day-to-day construction activities.
• Ensure that all site operations are aligned with the schedule, and resources such as materials, equipment, and labor are available as per the project needs.
• Monitor the work of subcontractors and contractors to ensure compliance with the project schedule, and contractual obligations.

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Proactively identify risks related to project delays, resources, and unforeseen issues that may impact project schedules.
• Develop and implement corrective actions in conjunction with the Contractor to address and resolve any delays or challenges encountered during the construction process.
• Act as a problem solver by working closely with the Resident Engineer and team to overcome site-specific issues.

Progress Monitoring

• Monitor progress through frequent site visits with the Contractor s team and reporting.
• Review, assess and comment on the Contractor s Daily, Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports.
• Monitor the Contractor s KPIs on a weekly basis and ensure resource deployments are in line with the project requirements.
• Strong communication channels between the site team, project management, contractors, consultants, and clients.
• Report regularly on project status, including progress, delays, issues, and risk management strategies to senior management, stakeholders, and clients.
• Maintain detailed documentation related to scheduling, progress reports, contractor submissions, change orders, and any other project-related documents.
• Demonstrate proficiency in issuing and responding to letter correspondence to and from the Contractor and Client in accordance with the relevant Contractual clauses in conjunction with the Contracts Manager.

Change Management

• Evaluate any proposed changes to the project scope and assess their impact on the schedule, cost, and resource requirements.
• Ensure Contractor s incorporation of approved changes into the schedule and ensure that all impacted parties are informed and aligned.