Project Planning Manager

• Responsible for developing, controlling and updating project schedules and planning strategies across the organization's projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within contract requirements. • Make sure that schedule risks, delays and resource constraints are correctly assessed, identified, and managed for all projects. • Lead the planning function and manage the Planning Engineers and Coordinators across all projects. • Develop and maintain the master programme and detailed baseline schedules for all projects in line with contract requirements and the Client's milestones. • Review and approve project programmes prepared by the planning team before submission to the Client / Consultant. • Monitor actual progress against the baseline schedule, update programmes regularly and issue weekly and monthly progress reports and S-curves. • Analyse delays and critical path activities, and recommend recovery plans and acceleration measures to the Project Director and Project Managers. • Prepare and review Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analyses and supporting records in coordination with the Contracts department. • Develop resource-loaded schedules and forecast manpower, equipment and material requirements in coordination with Procurement and Site teams. • Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, QS and Subcontractors to ensure schedule inputs are accurate and up to date. • Assist in tender stage planning, including preparation of tender programmes, methodologies and resource histograms. • Align cash flow forecasts and progress measurement with the project programmes in coordination with the Commercial / Finance departments. • Establish and maintain planning procedures, standards and templates, and ensure consistent implementation across projects. • Review and verify progress and quantities used for Monthly Payment Certificates in accordance with contract requirements. • HSE Responsibility: To take care of own health and safety and that of others including the Environment that may be affected at work. To cooperate with employers and co-workers to meet the legal requirements. • HSE Accountability: To report to supervisor/top management any risk/incident related to health and safety and environment in his work area. • PMP / PMI-SP certification preferred • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills • Excellent planning and organization skills • Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project • Able to work extended hours to fulfill the role • Able to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines