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About the Role

MOBCO Group is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and project controls for major construction projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring efficient resource allocation, monitoring project performance, and supporting project teams to achieve objectives within established timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed baseline schedules for construction projects using Primavera P6.
• Establish project work breakdown structures (WBS), define key milestones, identify critical paths, and formulate project execution plans.
• Prepare and maintain short-term and long-term project schedules in coordination with project teams.
• Develop recovery and acceleration plans in response to project delays.
• Ensure all project schedules align with contractual obligations and project deliverables.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify deviations.
• Conduct critical path analysis and assess the impact of various factors on project schedules.
• Track overall project performance and provide early warnings regarding potential delays and associated risks.
• Analyze productivity rates and recommend corrective actions to enhance project performance.
• Ensure accurate measurement and reporting of progress across all project phases.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including dashboards, S-curves, and executive presentations.
• Present planning updates and schedule analyses to senior management and key project stakeholders.
• Develop project forecasts and completion projections.
• Provide schedule-related support for client meetings, project reviews, and management presentations.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering, procurement, and construction departments to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Assist in manpower, equipment, and material planning activities.
• Support cost control teams by providing schedule-driven forecasts and productivity analysis.
• Monitor resource utilization and recommend strategies for optimization.
• Identify potential project scheduling risks and develop mitigation measures.
• Conduct delay analyses and assess the impact of variations and changes on project schedules.
• Support the preparation of claims related to extension of time (EOT), delays, and disruptions.
• Maintain project risk registers and monitor the implementation of mitigation actions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal departments on project planning matters.
• Ensure planning activities align with project requirements and contractual commitments.
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning-related recommendations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in construction planning and project controls.
• Proven track record of working with leading contracting companies.
• Extensive experience in hospitality projects, including hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, and luxury hospitality facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing or contributing significantly to mega-scale construction projects.
• Must currently reside in Saudi Arabia.
• Professional certifications related to planning or project management will be considered an advantage.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Primavera P6.
• Proficiency in various project scheduling methodologies.
• Strong capabilities in project planning and project controls.
• Skilled in resource planning and project monitoring.
• Proficient in critical path analysis and risk management.
• Experienced in delay analysis and reporting.
• Adept at forecasting and stakeholder coordination.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires close coordination with various project teams and stakeholders.