Title:
Planning Manager

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

LOCATION

Abu Dhabi, UAE

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Project Controls Director and responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordination of the project.

project description

The project is a diverse portfolio of projects that contribute to Abu Dhabi's growth. This includes developing service networks for newly developed land and community facilities such as schools, mosques, parks, etc. KBR will provide Project Management Consultancy services in project planning, controls, design and engineering management, and implementation of the development and early works packages.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation and maintenance of the project work break down structure and integrated project master schedule
• Co-ordination with Package Managers, Consultants and Contractors
• Analysing and reporting on Consultants and Contractors schedules and progress reports
• Perform critical path analysis of schedules
• Prepare independent risk analyses of Consultant and Contractor schedules
• Preparation of monthly and weekly reports.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• BSc construction management, engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum overall relevant experience 15 years
• Minimum relevant experience 8 years in the same role in projects related to buildings, villas, community facilities or mixed-use developments
• Minimum Regional Experience 5 years
• Significant experience working within Consultant or PMC setups
• Professional memberships and charterships required
• Sound knowledge of all engineering and commercial aspects of major asset and civil infrastructure projects
• Experienced user of Primavera P6, Pert master and MS Office
• Excellent knowledge of CPM networks, resource and cost loading and risk management techniques
• Ability to effectively monitor and analyse progress, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions
• Excellent report writing skills
• Fluency in English both written and spoken, Arabic speaking advantageous.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership
• Planning & organising
• Detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Strong customer focus
• Accepts Responsibility
• HSE Awareness