Manager - Planning

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and monitoring of large-scale construction programs using Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis
• Review and analyze procurement and construction programmes from contractors, subcontractors, and utilities
• Monitor and amend contractor baseline programmes of work on a day-to-day basis
• Provide detailed progress reports, graphs, and critical path analysis for weekly and monthly updates
• Identify project risks and opportunities, providing mitigation strategies to maintain completion dates
• Conduct independent site visits to evaluate actual progress against the construction programme
• Support the Cost Control Team by evaluating programme risks related to additional works and variation proposals
• Investigate potential delay events, determine concurrent delays, and prepare prospective and retrospective delay analyses
• Review, defend, and present Extension of Time (EoT) claims using Time Impact Analysis and other contract mechanisms
• Assist in negotiations, arbitration, or other forms of dispute resolution

Requirements

• Minimum 20 years of demonstrable experience in project planning and administration for large-scale projects
• Extensive experience within the Middle East consulting industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Expert knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis
• Proven expertise in delay analysis, EoT claims, and contract mechanisms

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off and various leaves of absence
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
• Well-being resources and employee assistance programs
• Opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership development

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader and a Fortune 500 firm dedicated to delivering a better world. We partner with clients to solve complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. With a global team of over 50,000 professionals, we provide innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions across the entire project lifecycle.