Senior Planning Manager - Saudi National

KBR, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Planning Manager (Saudi National) in Riyadh to lead project planning, scheduling, and coordination for a major infrastructure programme. You will manage a planners team and ensure CPM schedule integrity, risk analysis, and executive reporting.

The role requires extensive experience in civil/infrastructure projects, strong leadership, and fluency in English. This is an on-site position based in Riyadh with PSC consultancy involvement.

Qualifications

• BSc in construction management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent.
• 15+ years total relevant experience in major Civil/Infrastructure projects.
• 5+ years in the Senior Planning role on similar projects.
• 5 years regional experience preferred and chartered membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of planners.
• Prepare and maintain WBS and integrated master schedule.
• Coordinate with package managers, consultants, and contractors.
• Perform CPM analysis and risk assessments, prepare reports.

Skills

English fluency

Report writing

Planning and scheduling

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Education

BSc construction management

BSc engineering

BSc architecture

Chartered membership

Tools

Primavera P6

Pert master

MS Office

Job description

Senior Planning Manager - Saudi National# KBR Careers## Senior Planning Manager - Saudi NationalApply: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 30, 2026 (23 days left to apply): R2128110**Title:**Senior Planning Manager - Saudi NationalSenior Planning Manager### ### LOCATIONRiyadh, Saudi Arabia**THE ROLE**### Reporting to the Project Controls Manager and responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordination of the project.**project description**The project is a major infrastructure programme for a mixed-use development aiming to be a global landmark recognized for its unique vision and position as an authentic destination in Riyadh. The community will be a distinct, self-sustaining hub for Riyadh offering several iconic assets. KBR will provide Project Management Consultancy services in project planning, controls, design and engineering management, and implementation of the development and early works packages.## MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES### ·Manage a team of planners### ·Preparation and maintenance of the project work break down structure and integrated project master schedule.* Co-ordination with Package Managers, Consultants and Contractors.* Analysing and reporting on Consultants and Contractors schedules and progress reports.* Perform critical path analysis of schedules.* Prepare independent risk analyses of Consultant and Contractor schedules.* Preparation of monthly and weekly reports.### EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE* BSc construction management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience.* Minimum overall relevant experience 15 years.* Minimum relevant experience 5 years in the role projects.* Minimum Regional Experience 5years.* Professional memberships and charterships required.### ·Sound knowledge of all engineering and commercial aspects of major civil and infrastructure projects.* Experienced user of Primavera P6, Pert master and MS Office.* Excellent knowledge of CPM networks, resource and cost loading and risk management techniques.* Ability to effectively monitor and analyse progress, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.* Excellent report writing skills.* Fluency in English both written and spoken.### ### COMPETENCIES* Planning and Organising* Accepts Responsibility* Team player* Strong interpersonal and communication skills* Strong customer focus