Job Summary

The Planning Director is responsible for the planning, scheduling, monitoring of projects and execution of several high-profile projects by ensuring quality, legal aspects, cost effectiveness and timely completion of projects. This position drives strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals of the organization

Job Responsibilities 1

Directs and oversees an organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function.

Manages planning works in multiple projects simultaneously

Reviews and recommends development proposals for compliance with various developmental regulations and with principles and practices.

Works closely with the project teams and service providers to ensure full integration and efficient use of resources to meet requirements.

Monitors project progress to ensure timely delivery of key milestones and deliverables

Job Responsibilities 2

Determines the strategies and plans to be used in the planning department in order to deliver the most efficient result by investigating the latest trends in the field of planning and implement appropriate best practices in the organization.

Provides strategic project management input of the planning project including financial management.

Ensures proper coordination and communication with the Top Management and the whole organization. Review and approve all reports in compliance to the standards and to improve continuously in order to make the organization a learning performance organization.

Works closely with project management teams to assure timely activities, high-quality incorporation and efficient use of resources to meet requirements.

Analyzes operations needs and develops programs to meet these needs in accordance with established organization policies and available resources

Leads quantitative and qualitative analytic work that unlocks business insights and drives sound decision-making on key business issues

Provides management and project teams with schedule reports on project’s status and escalate issues as necessary on weekly and monthly basis.

Monitors progress throughout the organization master schedules and comparing it with the projected schedule of work

Supports Senior Management in the effective management of the project schedules

Leads and directs project activities and maintains regular communications with contractors and consultants.

Manages the budget of the department to ensure proper expenditures, prevent losses and maximize the department resources.

Skills

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

Advance knowledge of project planning software like MS projects or primavera

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

Minimum of 12 years of working experience

Minimum of 6 years in similar position

Atleast 4 years of GCC experience is preferred

Competencies

Collaboration

Accountability

Resilience

Quality

Leadership

Creates Strategy - Proficient

Drives Performance - Proficient

Develops Future Leaders - Proficient

Project Resource Management L4

Change Management L4

Cash Flow Analysis 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