Job Description

I am seeking a Planning Manager to join a Project Management Consultancy in Riyadh, KSA. Youll be working for a world leading PMC to deliver complex Mega Projects including: Luxury Retail and supporting Infrastructure works for the entire Masterplan Development. Responsibilities: * The planning Manager should make sure that (as a minimum) all planning and scheduling Requirements included in the Contractors contract are fulfilled per the contract, in addition, it is also their responsibility to ensure that the Planning/Scheduling industry standards are also implemented to what best serves the Project benefit as agreed by Client. * Create and issue a monthly overall Project report on the 2nd of every month (or the working day after if 2nd is a holiday), which includes updated information (progress, cost, risks, quality etc.) for all Contractors, Consultants, authorities, Client and other stakeholders works, and create reporting dashboard format to be agreed with Client. * Projects are dynamic and constantly changing; the Client has the right to make (reasonable) modifications to Planning Requirements to suit any changes or special requirements that might arise. * Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place * Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor. Experience: * 15+ years of post:graduate experience in the Planning / Project Controls field. Solid experience in using P6 and Similar Projects. * Professional qualification (e.g., APM, MSP. PPC, etc.). * Experience in delivering complex Mega Projects above 50mln USD in the Lead Planner role from the start through to completion. * Experience in analyses of complex EOT claims on Mega Projects with value more than 50 mln USD. Strong claims analysis and forensic analyses skills. * Expert user of Primavera P6 min. Ver. 6.2 or R8.1. and Microsoft Project. * Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, One Note), PMIS/ACONEX and other Project Management/Administration Software. * Experience in CPM networks, resource and cost loading and risk management techniques. Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis Using Primavera Risk Analysis. * Ability effectively monitor and analyse progress, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions. * Hands:on working knowledge of WBS coding structure, cost /schedule variance analysis, Earned Value Management (EVMS), project trend, contract change and claims. Working knowledge of Time Impact Analysis techniques. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.