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Planning Manager - Airport

ACRWORLD · Saudi Arabia (AS.SA)

Posted by John Green · 1 views

Job type
Permanent Employment
Industry
Airports / Aviation
Region
Saudi Arabia (AS.SA)
Salary
Full expat package
Closing date
9 Feb 2012

 

We are currently looking for a Planning Manager to lead our clients growing team of experienced Airport Planning Managers and Engineers.
  
Reporting to the Chief Planning Manager, this is an excellent opportunity to be seconded to a highly successful main contractor with a defined career progression structure and a very healthy outlook.

You will assist the Chief Planning Manager as well as act as a key point of contact in the delivery of a project management function for a key client on an this iconic development. 
  
Requirements
  • You will be a recognised expert with a minimum of 15 years experience in a similar role at a senior level (ideally within an aviation environment)
  • You have considerable Planning experience showing clear career progression in the planning field through working either client side or for a consultancy.
  • Successful applicants will have experience of working on high value, high rise and other building projects coupled with an excellent overall understanding of the Aviation industry
  • Knowledge in the use of Primavera (P3/P5/P6) and MS Project is also essential
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills is essential
  • Experience as a Project Manager as well as a Planning Manager
  • Experience in identifying delays and preparing impact or time extension analysis reports
  • The Planning Manager will oversee the following areas, but is not limited to them:
    • Civil/structural
    • Multi level Car Parks
    • Ext E&M & Utilities
    • Aprons and taxiways
    • Roads and tunnels
    • Landside Group Access Components (LGAC)
    • Load Centers
    • Fuel Farms & Maintenance Facilities

Responsibilities
  • Project Planning and Scheduling
  • Overseeing & managing 6-10 Planning Engineers and Site Engineers
  • Assist in managing logic networks based on critical path (P6)
  • Assist in the development and preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports to the client
  • Assist in the updating of the Baseline Schedule, including executive summary report
  • Identify bottleneck areas and alerting management as well as develop solutions
  • Coordinate and interface with client, and other sub-contractors daily
  • Assist in the development of weekly snap shots as required by the client
  • Attend meetings with the client and owner and provide information to team members regarding new direction or updated information
  • Developing the appropriate systems and procedures to deliver services to client
  • Assist in preparing time extension or delay analysis reports
  • Coordinate with the Commercial Team to ensure planning goals are achieved
  • Be a team Leader to ensure all deliverables are submitted in a timely fashion
  • Review and sign off on all deliverables prior to submission to owner & client
  • Interface with the Design Team to ensure issuance of designs meet the planned schedule
  • Interface with the clients project managers and zone managers on a daily basis

Rewards and Benefits

 
They offer an excellent package which includes:
  • A competitive salary
  • Accommodation allowance;
  • Transportation allowance;
  • 26 calendar days annual leave (based on 6 day working week)
  • Medical and life insurance cover;
  • Company gratuity scheme;
  • Discretionary bonus scheme;
  • Annual flight allowance to point of origin
  • Employee Well-Being Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

   Please apply now.