Summary
Dar Al Riyadh is seeking a Planning Manager for building construction or housing projects. The role covers project scheduling across design, procurement, construction, and handover, as well as monitoring progress, identifying schedule risks, and proposing corrective actions. The manager will review contractor plans, coordinate with project teams, allocate resources, and prepare reports for clients and management. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, at least 10 years of planning experience, and experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar software.
The posting
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules covering design, procurement, construction, and handover phases.
- Monitor schedule progress, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.
- Prepare and update short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans for all project activities.
- Track construction progress against the approved schedule.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and milestone reports for the client and management.
- Highlight critical path activities, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Liaise with design, construction, quality, and procurement teams to ensure smooth workflow.
- Review contractor schedules to ensure alignment with project timelines.
- Attend coordination meetings and provide planning inputs for decision-making.
- Ensure optimal allocation of manpower, equipment, and materials.
- Identify potential schedule risks and propose solutions to mitigate delays.
- Maintain a risk and issue register related to project planning activities.
- Maintain all planning records, schedule updates, and approvals.
- Ensure compliance with PMC and client reporting standards.
- Review and validate contractor and subcontractor planning submissions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of planning experience in building construction or housing projects.
- Strong experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar scheduling software.
- Familiarity with PMC practices, construction methodology, and project controls.