Lead Planner📣 إعلان

About the Role

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co. (ABICON) is seeking a Lead Planner to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern Province. This full-time role is central to managing project schedules, ensuring accurate progress measurement, and effectively communicating schedule-related risks to project management. The Lead Planner will be responsible for the comprehensive planning and scheduling of ABICON's scope of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the baseline and progressive project schedule using Primavera P6 for ABICON's scope.
• Supervise Planners and integrate discipline-level schedules into a master project schedule.
• Monitor project progress and update schedules based on site input and productivity data.
• Conduct schedule variance and critical path analysis, identifying and highlighting potential delays and risks.
• Prepare progress curves (S-curves), histograms, and comprehensive progress reports for management and clients.
• Coordinate with construction, procurement, and engineering teams regarding schedule interfaces.
• Support the development of what-if scenarios and recovery schedules.
• Ensure consistent application of the progress measurement methodology across all disciplines.
• Support the preparation of weekly and monthly look-ahead schedules for site execution.
• Coordinate schedule-related information for change orders and claims.
• Present schedule status during progress meetings.
• Maintain thorough schedule documentation and historical records for lessons learned.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling on EPC or construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership within a planning/scheduling context.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a project-focused environment, collaborating with various departments to ensure project timelines are met and risks are managed effectively.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.