Description

We are working with a Developer in KSA, who are recruiting for their Giga Project in Western KSA. They are currently looking for a Planning Manager (Saudi National.)

Duties: 

• Contribute to the development and execution of the Projects Department short to mid-term strategic plan to ensure alignment with the department’s strategic priorities, and the corporate goals.
• Manage governance to ensure robust cost and schedule performance for the agreed scope of work across integrated programs managed across multiple contractors/consultants.
• Manage the project controls requirements of the scope.
• Review contract documents, suggesting changes for planning and programming aspects and the addition of new clauses, if necessary.
• Manage the design, procurement, and construction progress for compliance with contract requirements.
• Arrange and manage planning workshops/meetings to discuss and assist contractors/consultants to close their planning/project control issues.
• Manage the set-up of the Project Management System.
• Interface with the project management team and all key stakeholders and prepare and manage the daily escalation report and early warnings for project managers.
• Overseeing the preparation of risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Conduct regular project performance assessments to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement project performance tracking mechanisms, including earned value analysis, to measure project progress, productivity, and efficiency, and provide regular performance reports to project stakeholders.
• Ensure that all relative reports are prepared timely and accurately, and meet the department’s requirements, policies, and standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years experience coupled with a track record in working with a Developer/Main Contractor or a Project Management Consultancy in Hospitality, Offices, Commercial, Residential sectors
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture or something similar 
• Ideally a solid background with Clients and/or Tier 1 Contractors/ PMC
• Candidates must be Saudi national 
• This role will be based in a remote area and therefore the chosen candidate must be willing and able to relocate single status.
• Excellent command of English Written/Communication skills

If you feel you possess the right attributes and characteristics to fulfill this role please contact me asap at

mona@nsrassociates.com for a further discussion.