Planner

JLL; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consulting firm in Jeddah is looking for a Project Planner to join their Project & Development Services team. This role is crucial for delivering expert planning and scheduling services, ensuring successful project execution. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5-7 years of experience in planning. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in software like Primavera 6 are essential for this position. Join a diverse and dynamic team dedicated to achieving excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of relevant planning and scheduling experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of project planning and scheduling.
• Strong organizational abilities and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates project activity.
• Collaborates with subcontractor counterparts.
• Generates reports about project progress.

Skills

Project planning knowledge

Scheduling expertise

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Primavera 6 familiarity

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Overview

JLL is seeking a Project Planner to join the Project & Development Services team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This role contributes to JLL's mission of becoming a world-class project management consultant organization by providing specialized planning and scheduling services.

Responsibilities

• Requires in depth/subject matter expert level knowledge of project planning & scheduling
• Using industry and client best practices, plans, schedules, and coordinates project activity
• Collaborates with subcontractor counterparts to ensure successful outcomes for subcontractor responsibilities
• Provide feedback to client and contractor about the work schedule in real time and anticipate potential problems before they occur
• Generates reports as they relate to project progress and when necessary, presentations for the client
• Maintains liaison with all levels of project staff and other management regarding work execution, necessity of altering schedules and manpower status
• Tracks all procurement information, including spare parts and documentation
• Provides weekly reports to project director, client, and stakeholders, identifying risks and gaps with resolution plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 5 - 7 years of relevant planning and scheduling experience
• Expert-level knowledge of project planning and scheduling is essential, combined with strong organizational abilities and leadership skills for managing multiple simultaneous activities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to interface effectively with diverse technical and non-technical personnel across all management levels
• Proficiency in personal computer applications is mandatory, specifically Microsoft Office Products, Primavera 6, and Microsoft Projects
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong relationship-building capabilities, technological adaptability, and a proven track record of meeting deadlines in fast-paced, high-volume environments while contributing to a diverse and supportive team environment