Planning Manager

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Project Overview:

TROJENA (The Mountains of NEOM) will be an iconic, world-class destination, blending natural and developed landscapes and will offer unique experiences for residents and visitors alike.

Located in the northwest of Saudi Arabia in the region of Tabuk just 50km from the coast, TROJENA will be a destination like no other on earth. Based upon the principles of eco-tourism facilities will include a folded vertical village, a lake with water sports and event facilities, high altitude ski village, observatory, world leading health and wellbeing facilities and a nature reserve which will be home to unique wildlife, heritage sites and exploration opportunities.

With over 3,600 hotel, 2,200 homes, 9 iconic buildings and 100 world class indoor and outdoor experiences Trojena will become the ultimate mountain destination. Bechtel will provide a full range of project management services to support the delivery of this iconic destination.

We encourage you to watch this video which gives a glimpse at what we (you) are about to build! https://www.neom.com/en-us/regions/trojena.

Job Summary:

The Planning Manager reports to the Project Controls Manager and is responsible for programme level planning and scheduling activities. The role requires demonstrated skill in integrating schedules, identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to scheduling problems and in analyzing, developing and presenting schedule impact analysis in a fixed price environment.

The Planning Manager provides general schedule guidance, direction and oversight of deployed planning teams, supervision and management of assigned staff and implementation of project training requirements relating to project procedure, tools and systems. Where required, the Planning Manager also provides guidance to subcontractors.

Major Responsibilities:

• Directs all programme level schedule development and maintenance monitoring activities. Develops, interprets, and executes policy objectives and standards applicable to schedule maintenance and the monitoring of development functions.
• Oversees the implementation of milestone schedules, engineering/procurement/construction closeout monitoring including documentation and planned maintenance activities.
• Manages the preparation of subject-specific schedules on an -as-required basis, including schedules for the Consortium and subcontractors when necessary
• Manages contract notice and reporting requirements.
• Directs schedule analysis/study and problem-solving activities.
• Develops and interprets guidelines applicable to the analysis function.
• Directs schedule reporting activities and provides assistance and guidance for the display or presentation of schedule information.
• Maintains required interfaces internal to the Joint Venture and with the Consortium Partner including scope change control, risk and Consortium reporting as necessary.
• Provides guidance to project director on overall schedule impacts and solutions.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 20 years professional experience in project controls with emphasis on cost and project estimating.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Significant experience of developing and analyzing all levels of schedules for major infrastructure programmes of work.
• Skilled in oral and written communication, with a demonstrated ability to present planning and scheduling information to management and clients.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems. Knowledgeable about current industry and technical developments.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

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