Manager - Schedule Engineering

The Manager Schedule Engineering will be a key member of Ports & Maritime Programme Development department. Reporting to the Programme Director, you will own the planning and schedule control of the Fujairah Ports Construction Expansion programme, driving schedule integrity from the tender stage through construction and final handover, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with client and corporate standards. Educational and Technical Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Marine or a related Engineering field. Master's degree is a plus • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 required. PMI-SP or equivalent certification is a plus. Language Skills: • Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage Years of Experience: • A minimum of 10-12 years of experience in planning and scheduling, including at least 5 years in a lead or managerial role Nature of Experience: • Proven experience in delivering engineering and construction projects. • Experience in planning and scheduling of ports, marine and infrastructure projects, preferably in the UAE / GCC. • Experience working directly in a programme controls environment. • Experience in a leadership position within a planning or project controls function. • Handled schedule control of multi-project programmes in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. • Experience in leading and developing planning and scheduling teams. • Regular interaction with senior management and programme stakeholders SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS Key Internal Contacts: Purpose of Interaction: • Engineering Project Owners • Project Management Department • Programme Director Fujairah New Port • Implement strategies. • Provide support and guidance. • Enforce compliance. • Present data and reports. Key External Contacts: Purpose of Interaction: • Consultants & Contractors • Government Stakeholders • Enforce compliance and governance. • Provide consultation and strategic advice. • Benchmark best practices. • Deliver reports as necessary. Leadership Competencies required for the role Competencies: • Customer Focus. • Mental Agility. • Drive Performance. • Adaptability. • Courage. • Inspire. Core Responsibilities: • Monitor compliance of schedule related activities on the Fujairah Ports Construction Expansion in accordance with ETS governance. • Develop, maintain and control the integrated master schedule (Primavera P6) of the programme across all projects and work packages. • Review schedule duration and float indexes for the programme. • Assess schedules and duration allowances on projects across the programme. • Provide oversight and guidance on extension of time claim assessments and liquidated damage application. • Review and approve contractor baseline schedules, recovery schedules and revisions to the approved baseline. • Provide timely schedule engineering input to tender documents, including scheduling requirements and evaluation of bidders' programmes. • Coordinate with the Project Management Department and the Programme Director to integrate schedule, cost and risk information. • Retrieve data related to the programme and complete statistical, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. • Implement necessary changes to current processes, procedures, and governance to align with the ETS evolving goals and requirements. • Manage programme schedule risks and identify opportunities to enhance schedule performance across the programme and provide recommendations on control measures. • Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to senior management on the schedule performance of the Fujairah Ports Construction Expansion programme. • Monitor schedule control and performance KPIs across the programme and examine any areas of concern or potential areas for improvement. People Management Responsibilities: • Lead awareness campaigns and training regimes on schedule management governance related issues. • Provide leadership and guidance to the programme project teams for all schedule control related governance and compliance matters. • Drive schedule management excellence within the programme team and lead continuous improvement and innovation. • Ensure that the team has access to the necessary resources, including scheduling tools, data and technology, to support programme delivery. • Provide strong and visionary leadership, supervision, and guidance to the team, setting clear expectations and creating a culture of accountability. • Offer coaching and mentoring to team members to enhance their capabilities and problem-solving skills. Strategic Responsibilities: • Contribute to the creation and enhancement of schedule management policies, standards and guidelines for Ports Cluster CAPEX programmes and ensure their compliant implementation on the Fujairah Ports Construction Expansion. Identify future digital and innovative trends and practices associated with programme scheduling (e.g. 4D planning, schedule analytics and automated reporting) and implement new technologies and practices. • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Marine or a related Engineering field. Master's degree is a plus • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 required. PMI-SP or equivalent certification is a plus. Language Skills: • Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage Years of Experience: • A minimum of 10-12 years of experience in planning and scheduling, including at least 5 years in a lead or managerial role Nature of Experience: • Proven experience in delivering engineering and construction projects. • Experience in planning and scheduling of ports, marine and infrastructure projects, preferably in the UAE / GCC. • Experience working directly in a programme controls environment. • Experience in a leadership position within a planning or project controls function. • Handled schedule control of multi-project programmes in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. • Experience in leading and developing planning and scheduling teams. • Regular interaction with senior management and programme stakeholders