Black & Grey HR is currently hiring for a reputable contracting company in the UAE. We are seeking a highly experienced Group Planning Manager who will be responsible for overseeing and actively participating in advanced and complex planning activities.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare all necessary documents for tender submissions, including program of works, manpower forecast, cash flow forecast, and progress S-curves, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. Provide assistance in post-tender clarifications and presentations.
- Support project mobilization and initialization by ensuring projects have well-structured baseline programs and adherence to recommended practices.
- Ensure timely preparation of planning deliverables for tender submissions.
- Participate in technical meetings, presentations, and negotiations with clients and consultants, addressing planning and program-related discussions.
- Identify and address support needs within projects.
- Forecast planner requirements and recruit planners with specific skill sets based on project needs. Manage planner allocations.
- Review tender documents for project scope, milestones, and planning clauses. Coordinate with the Tender and Technical teams for execution strategy and manpower estimates.
- Prepare and review key management reports in a timely manner.
- Implement systems and methodologies to reduce costs and maintain operational excellence.
- Drive process improvement and effectively manage management systems.
- Lead and manage the team to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Masters / Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Specialization / certificates is considered a plus.
- Minimum of 15 years of comprehensive experience in the construction field, with at least 10 years of planning experience in a reputable contracting company, managing large-scale projects in a corporate environment.
- Relevant managerial-level exposure within a corporate environment.
- Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
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