Job Description

General Description of Role & Responsibilities: Provides leadership to the Planning/Scheduling Group and in conjunction with the Project Controls Manager assigns priorities. Selects trains and supervises a staff qualified to analyze and schedule activities pertinent to the design, engineering and construction of projects. Coordinates, supervises, and checks the work of scheduling personnel assigned to projects under his/her direction. Develops policies and procedures to improve the adequacy and efficiency of the planning and scheduling activities. Provides project management consultation on factors affecting the timely completion of projects and performs special analysis for manpower loading and for performance progress. Frequently interfaces with client, stakeholders and upper-level management. Analyzes drawings, specifications and statements of work in the preparation of networks for project planning and scheduling man-loading, materials, equipment, installation and testing, support facilities and costs. Prepares master critical path type and time-scaled overall schedules. Prepares plans and master schedules, interface management programs, status reports and performance evaluations. Analyzes and/or reviews progress reports against the schedule. Develops and maintains manpower estimates and equipment and material delivery requirements. Monitors material status reports against construction schedules and reviews them with Contracts and Construction Groups. Maintains liaison with the project and the field for schedule revision and update. Supports Project Management in accomplishing project status review and performance control. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate under the direction of the Project Controls Manager. Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill. Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor. Experience, Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent. 8-year experience including 4 years in UAE. Possess good written and oral communications and presentation skills and have a thorough of industry practices and regulations. Knowledgeable of current Primavera Enterprise Systems (P6) scheduling technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.