Senior Planning Manager

Power International Holding (PIH); Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Power International Holding (PIH) in Doha, Qatar seeks a Senior Planning Manager to lead town planning for multiple projects. You will oversee a planning team, develop schedules across design, procurement, construction and completion, and ensure adherence to contractual timelines.

You will coordinate with project managers, subcontractors and authorities, analyze progress, forecast outcomes, and implement mitigating actions. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and SAP is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Principles of Planning and Project Management.
• Knowledge in Construction Law, Change Management, and principles and practices of research and data collection.
• Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Cost Objectives.
• Familiarity with Planning practices and the associated software such as Primavera P6.
• Knowledge in building construction planning and scheduling.
• Strong cost control knowledge and knowledge in preparation of EOT claims and delay analysis.
• Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
• Familiar with local and international standards in construction.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.
• Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on managing and delivering town planning functions and responsibilities for the organization’s projects and programs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor best management practices for the delivery and execution of planning commitments.
• Manage and liaise with the team to create and implement strategies and plans, identifying risks and recommending mitigating actions.
• Produce and manage schedules for design, procurement, construction, and completion, ensuring compliance with planning procedures and contractual requirements.
• Evaluate and analyze project progress using status reports to assess performance and provide accurate forecasts.
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and authorities to update and manage detailed work programs and planning matters.
• Obtain and analyze progress updates from the planning team to ensure alignment with project schedules.
• Conduct analysis of alternative schedules and options to address market fluctuations, changes, or unforeseen events, improving delivery strategies.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor schedules and reports, recommending actions to align with the contract schedule.
• Manage subcontractor schedules in line with baseline/contract schedules and recommend actions to address any schedule slippage.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies

Skills

Planning & Project Management

Construction Law

Change Management

Risk Mitigation

Cost Control

Leadership

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

UPDA/MMUP Engineer Registration or PMP

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Job description

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The Senior Planning Manager manages the planning requirements of the project by leading a team of planningprofessionals and coordinating with the project team with the objective of complying with the contract schedule,communicating the impact on the schedule and advising mitigating measures.

Job Responsibilities 1

Lead and advise on managing and delivering town planning functions and responsibilities for the organization’s projects and programs.

Develop, implement, and monitor best management practices for the delivery and execution of planning commitments.

Manage and liaise with the team to create and implement strategies and plans, identifying risks and recommending mitigating actions.

Produce and manage schedules for design, procurement, construction, and completion, ensuring compliance with planning procedures and contractual requirements.

Evaluate and analyze project progress using status reports to assess performance and provide accurate forecasts.

Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and authorities to update and manage detailed work programs and planning matters.

Obtain and analyze progress updates from the planning team to ensure alignment with project schedules.

Conduct analysis of alternative schedules and options to address market fluctuations, changes, or unforeseen events, improving delivery strategies.

Review and evaluate subcontractor schedules and reports, recommending actions to align with the contract schedule.

Manage subcontractor schedules in line with baseline/contract schedules and recommend actions to address any schedule slippage.

Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge in Principles of Planning and Project Management

Knowledge in Construction Law, Change Management, and principles and practices of research and data collection

Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Cost Objectives

Familiarity with Planning practices and the associated software such as Advanced Primavera6

Knowledge in building construction planning and scheduling

Strong cost control knowledge and knowledge in preparation of EOT claims and delay analysis

Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes

Familiar with local and international standards in construction

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus

Agility

AI Fluency

Resilience

Quality

Leadership

Project Resource Management L4

Cash Flow Analysis L4

Revenue Forecasting L4

Project Tracking and Reporting L4

Build High-Performing Teams

Speed of Execution

Build Process and Systems

Provide Direction

Drive Cost Optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering

Profesional degree in MMUP Engineer Registration (UPDA) or PMP