Planning Director

Job Summary

The Planning Director is responsible for the planning, scheduling, monitoring of projects and execution of several high-profile projects by ensuring quality, legal aspects, cost effectiveness and timely completion of projects. This position drives strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals of the organization.

Job Responsibilities 1

Direct and oversees an organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function.

Manage planning works in multiple projects simultaneously

Review and recommend development proposals for compliance with various developmental regulations and with principles and practices.

Work closely with the project teams and service providers to ensure full integration and efficient use of resources to meet requirements.

Monitor project progress to ensure timely delivery of key milestones and deliverables.

Determine the strategies and plans to be used in the planning department in order to deliver the most efficient result by investigating the latest trends in the field of planning and implement appropriate best practices in the organization.

Provide strategic project management input of the planning project including financial management.

Ensure proper coordination and communication with the Top Management and the whole organization.

Review and approve all reports in compliance to the standards and to improve continuously in order to make the organization a learning performance organization.

Work closely with project management teams to assure timely activities, high-quality incorporation and efficient use of resources to meet requirements.

Analyze operations needs and develops programs to meet these needs in accordance with established organization policies and available resources

Lead quantitative and qualitative analytic work that unlocks business insights and drives sound decision-making on key business issues

Provide management and project teams with schedule reports on project’s status and escalate issues as necessary on weekly and monthly basis.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge in Principles of Planning and Project Management

Knowledge in Construction Law, Change Management, and principles and practices of research and data

collection

Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Cost Objectives

Advance knowledge of project planning software like MS projects or primavera

Strong cost control knowledge and knowledge in preparation of EOT claims and delay analysis

Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes

Familiar with local and international standards in construction

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus

Competencies

Education