Position Overview:

The Planning Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, scheduling, and coordination of activities related to high-rise building construction projects. This role requires a seasoned professional with expertise in managing timelines and resources for complex, large-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities :

- Project Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project to ensure timely project execution.

- Resource Planning: Allocate resources effectively, ensuring the efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment.

- Progress Monitoring: Track project progress against schedules and provide timely updates and reports to stakeholders.

- Risk Assessment: Identify potential delays and bottlenecks and propose mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines.

- Coordination: Work closely with project managers, site engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives.

- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of project schedules, milestones, and delays, and prepare detailed reports for senior management and clients.

- Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure all planned activities comply with project specifications and standards.

- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that planning activities adhere to local construction laws, building codes, and safety standards.

- Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between clients, consultants, and project teams to address scheduling concerns.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

- 10+ experience as a Planning Manager or Scheduler in high-rise building construction projects.

- Proficiency in scheduling software like Primavera P6, MS Project, and related tools.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

- Knowledge of local construction regulations and standards.

- Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PSP) is a plus.

Work Environment :

This position requires close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and may involve periodic site visits to ensure alignment between planned activities and on-site execution.