Senior Manager - Planning & Scheduling

The Senior Manager Planning & Scheduling supports the Projects Controls Senior Director (PCSD) in managing all aspects of the Planning, Document Control, Quality, Risk & Reporting Functions.

In coordination with the PCD, they will assist & manage the package/s from start to finish, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality. They will collaborate with each of the Project Directors & their teams, Contractors, Consultants to ensure smooth project delivery, adherence to project timelines, and efficient use of project resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the PCSD & Project Teams PD’s and Team members to define project scope, goals, and objectives.
• Manage project timelines and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Monitor & Check on all project critical and sub-critical activities, including design, permitting, construction, quality control, and risk management.
• Lead the integration of Speed park wide project schedules, identify key/critical interfaces, challenges and explore mitigation/responses to schedule interface challenges.
• Coordinate with the Senior Manager Risks (SMR) on project risks, delays, and issues, and provide timely solutions to address these challenges.
• Take a principal role in the analysis of EOT claims and the gathering of relevant counter claim information.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate weekly project progress reports and updates to the PD and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate lead regular Speed park wide Project Controls functional meetings.
• Assist with developing & implementing project communication plans, including stakeholder engagement, and change management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, Engineering or Buildings preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in project controls, project management in mixed use construction and related fields.
• Extensive experience in the use of P6 including complex claim analysis.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and provide decision making options in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage and inspire project teams.
• Knowledge of project management tools and techniques, and experience working with project management software.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements applicable to mixed use construction or related projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Saudi experience, availability in the local market is preferred