Scheduling Control Section Head📣 إعلان

About the Role

Hill International, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Scheduling Control Section Head to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is critical for overseeing and managing project schedules across various large-scale initiatives, ensuring timely execution and adherence to strategic objectives.

Role Purpose and Scope

The Scheduling Control Section Head will lead the scheduling function, responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust project schedules. This role involves proactive monitoring of project progress, identifying potential risks and delays, and coordinating with diverse stakeholders to ensure all projects are completed efficiently and within established parameters. The Section Head will also be responsible for the training and mentorship of scheduling control staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project schedules utilizing industry-standard software.
• Monitor and track project progress diligently, ensuring strict adherence to schedule milestones and overall project timelines.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks and delays, developing effective strategies to address them.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure schedules are accurate and current.
• Provide regular reports and updates on project schedules to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all scheduling activities comply with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and contract requirements.
• Observe existing processes, analyze staff performance, and address any deficiencies within the scheduling control team.
• Train and mentor scheduling control staff to enhance their capabilities and ensure high performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize project schedules and resource allocation, aiming for on-time and within-budget project completion.
• Stay informed of industry trends and best practices in project scheduling and control.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 20 years of experience in planning and scheduling, including significant experience as a scheduling manager on large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, encompassing schedule development, control, and analysis, both in the field and home office environments.

Essential Skills and Technical Proficiency

• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
• Professional proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and the EPPM platform.
• Skilled in both verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule products independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel, with the ability to lead the section and allocate workload effectively.

Compliance and Professional Conduct

The successful candidate will be required to inform themselves of and ensure continued compliance with all relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures in place within Hill International throughout their employment. This role demands a high level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills, as well as engineering design, construction, and procurement practices.