Planning Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

The Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the planning and scheduling activities of a project in Saudi Arabia. This role will require strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain project schedules, including baseline schedules and periodic updates
- Coordinate with project team members to gather and analyze project progress data
- Identify potential schedule risks and develop mitigation plans
- Monitor and report on project progress and provide regular updates to project stakeholders
- Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget
- Ensure compliance with project schedules and deadlines
- Provide guidance and support to project team members regarding planning and scheduling activities
- Conduct regular project schedule reviews and identify areas for improvement
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of project schedules with overall business objectives
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of project schedules and related documentation
- Participate in project meetings and provide input on project planning and scheduling matters
- Train and mentor junior planning staff as needed

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably in the construction industry
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, methods, and techniques
- Proficiency in using project management software, such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proven track record of successfully managing project schedules
- Experience working on projects in Saudi Arabia is preferred
- Fluent in English, Arabic language skills are a plus.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions: