Job Summary
The Senior Planning Manager manages the planning requirements of the project by leading a team of planning professionals and coordinating with the project team with the objective of complying with the contract schedule, communicating the impact on the schedule and advising mitigating measures.
Job Responsibilities 1
Leads & advises on the management and delivery of the town planning functions and responsibilities of the organization, its projects and program with responsibility for a portfolio of projects.
Develops, implements and monitors good management practices for the delivery, management and implementation of organization planning commitments.
Manages and liaise with team to develop, implement & monitor strategies and plans required, highlighting risk & recommending and instigating mitigating action as required.
Job Responsibilities 2
Produces pre-design, design, tender and award, procurement, construction, and completion schedules in order to depict the project and contractual requirements in compliance to the planning procedures including analysis of project requirement, preparation of resource and cost loaded planning schedules as well as resource histograms for manpower, material and submittals
Evaluates and analyze the progress obtained through updated status reports in various formats based on the contract schedule in order to provide performance assessment and accurate forecast.
Coordinates and liaises with project managers to update the detailed works program as well as subcontractors and authorities in relation to planning & programming matters for the various interfaces that exist on the project.
Obtains and analyses the progress updates obtained by the planning team
Conducts analysis of alternatives and schedule options to allow “what if” considerations where market fluctuations, implementation of changes, and/ or unanticipated events impact the design and construction schedule in order to formulate better delivery options that can be adopted.
Reviews and evaluates the subcontractor’s schedules & reports and recommend necessary actions in order to align the subcontracted items in schedule to the contract schedule.
Manages subcontractor’s schedule in line with the baseline/contract schedule
Recommends necessary actions to the subcontractor when required, especially when slippage will occur.
Job Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge in Principles of Planning and Project Management
Knowledge in Construction Law, Change Management, and principles and practices of research and data collection
Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Cost Objectives
Familiarity with Planning practices and the associated software such as Advanced Primavera6
Knowledge in building construction planning and scheduling
Strong cost control knowledge & knowledge in preparation of EOT claims & delay analysis
Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes
Familiar with local and international standards in construction
ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.
Job Experience
Total 12 year(s) On Job 7 year(s) GCC 4 year(s)
Competencies
Collaboration
Creates Strategy - Proficient
Drives Performance - Proficient
Develops Future Leaders - Proficient
Accountability
Resilience
Quality
Leadership
Project Resource Management L4
Cash Flow Analysis L4
Primavera Project Planner L4
Revenue Forecasting L4
Project Tracking and Reporting L4
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering
Profesional degree in MMUP Engineer Registration (UPDA) or PMP
Power International Holding (PIH) is a diversified business conglomerate, grouped into 5 main sectors: General Contracting, Agro-Food Industries, Real Estate Development, Lifestyle (Hospitality, Entertainment & Catering) and General Services. To ensure the sustainability and success of each businesses within the various sectors, we are committed to providing every entity with the tools and resources together with the central functional support to enable development and growth. We work in specialization, to ensure that each business strives to achieve the organization’s objectives and goals. Grouping is done through focus and trade excellence of organization leaders who proactively work together in multi-disciplinary groups, ensuring that each business thrives and flourishes.
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