Planning Manager

DRA; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sandton is looking for a Planning Manager to oversee project planning services. The role involves leading a team, ensuring cost-effective service delivery, and managing project resources. Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in an EPCM role and proficiency in MS Projects and Primavera P6. This position promises an engaging environment with opportunities for innovation and team development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a similar EPCM role.
• 5+ years in a multi-disciplinary engineering and construction environment preferred.
• 2+ years of junior management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the planning team for optimal performance.
• Allocate resources to projects and ensure service delivery.
• Drive innovation and manage planning software.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Cost Management

Education

Grade 12

PMI or similar qualification

Technical Qualification

Tools

MS Projects 2013

Primavera P6

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Planning Manager

Primary Purpose (Role) :

The Planning Manager is responsible for providing a complete project planning service to DRA.

Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Ensure the Planning department at DRA is functional and capable of providing cost-effective services to projects.
• Mentor the Planning Department resources.
• Lead and develop the team for optimal performance.

People Management

• Allocate resources to projects.
• Identify and participate in the training and development of resources.
• Liaise with all stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Provide leadership, confidence, and motivation to all project planning resources.

Operational Management

• Ensure a comprehensive planning service is delivered to all projects.
• Develop Planning procedures.
• Support the General Manager : Project Controls in all planning related duties as required.
• Attend management, project team, and client meetings as requested.
• Assist management, project managers, and colleagues in understanding and accepting scheduling concepts, theory, and alternative approaches in scheduling project activities.
• Comply with all health and safety, company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage all planning software, supported by DRA ICT.
• Take on client-facing roles as and when the project demands.
• Drive innovation and optimisation.

Stakeholder Relations

• Ensure all interactions with stakeholders are conducted in a professional and respectful manner.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 - Essential
• Project Management Institute (PMI) qualifications or similar - Advantageous
• Technical Qualification - Advantageous
• MS Projects 2013 and Primavera P6 - Essential

Experience

• Experience in a similar position in the EPCM environment - 8+ years - Essential
• Experienced in a multi-disciplinary engineering and construction environment - 5+ years - Advantageous
• Junior Management experience - 2+ years - Advantageous
• Full MS Office Package at minimum intermediate level - 5+ years - Advantageous

Knowledge Areas

• Thorough understanding of the EPCM project cycle - Advantageous
• Understanding of Project Management fundamentals - Advantageous
• Exposure to all project control functions - Advantageous
• Well-developed computer literacy specifically including : MS Office suite, Primavera Suite, MS Project - Essential
• Thorough understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and construction processes - Essential
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in project planning at all levels - Essential