Consultant, Corporate Planning

Be part of Bechtel's legacy in Jubail Industrial City, a testament to their expertise in large-scale infrastructure development. As a Planning and Scheduling Supervisor in Ras Al Khair, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the on-time and on-budget execution of diverse projects, from residential communities to industrial facilities.

What You'll Do:

• Schedule Mastermind:

  • Oversee the entire project scheduling process, including development, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery plans.

  • Integrate individual contractor schedules into a comprehensive master plan for seamless project execution.

  • Establish clear project milestones and manage resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency.

  • Develop and implement effective scheduling standards and procedures.

  • Coordinate scheduling efforts across all project levels (contracts, activities, and programs).

• Project Progress Champion:

  • Monitor project progress closely, comparing actual work against planned schedules.

  • Analyze and evaluate potential schedule risks, proactively developing mitigation strategies.

  • Generate insightful reports, dashboards, and visual aids (charts, graphs) to effectively communicate project status to all stakeholders.

• Team Leader & Collaborator:

  • Provide support for project organizational and administrative activities.

  • Foster strong collaboration with the project team, client, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Claims Management Expert:

  • Evaluate claims for time extensions due to schedule impacts, recommending justified adjustments.

  • Analyze earned value against forecast to support project leadership in decision-making.

• Procurement Scheduling Specialist:

  • Develop detailed procurement schedules that align perfectly with the overall project timeline.

The Ideal Candidate:

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

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Planner/Scheduler on Heavy Civil/Infrastructure projects.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams.

• Culturally aware and adaptable, with a deep appreciation and respect for different backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced expertise in scheduling analysis & control, baseline development, impact identification, and recovery plan development.

• Proven track record of identifying, analyzing, and proposing innovative solutions to complex scheduling challenges.

• Experience leading and mentoring junior planning and scheduling engineers.

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel for scheduling, reporting, and data analysis.

• In-depth knowledge of CPM scheduling, resource loading, and leveling techniques.

• Experience using Excel to create professional graphs, charts, and reports for clear communication.

• Strong presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate critical scheduling issues and recommendations during meetings.

• Prior experience working in the Middle East (especially Saudi Arabia) and/or as a client representative/PM/CM is a plus.