Planning & Controls Lead / Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Proficiency in EoT claim analysis/assessment, earned-value analysis, risk assessment, preparing high-level reports, variance/trend analysis & productivity analysis, what-if scenarios, time impact analysis
• Solid experience in Delay analysis, forensic delay analysis Methodologies as per standard delay analysis guidelines such as retrospective Window Analysis
• Setting up projects, advising clients about project controls requirements, implementing processes and procedures, administering contracts in relation to programme/controls and claims, chairing workshops
• Ensure proactive project planning, stakeholder relations, and risk management across projects
• Planning/Monitoring/Claims/Risks & Contracts functions handled as a Client Representative
• Review, analyze & control Master Development / EPC / Contractor Baseline programs
• Prepare & Analyze Risk / Recovery schedules & highlight Top Management with upcoming Risks & Impacts
• Analyze & monitor Baseline / Recovery / Weekly / Monthly programs & reports for contractors & sub-contractors
• Analyze EOT Claims for Contractors & responding all Contractual proceedings
• Preparation of MIS report, Project dashboard (KPI) Top Management Reporting
• Monitor & control Design/Procurement tasks
• Prepare Project cost control deliverables (Cash flow, S curve)
• Analyze and monitor site progress on the basis of database management
• Develop & monitor look ahead schedules for Project execution & Procurement management
• Drafting Contractual correspondence to Contractors/Consultants related to Progress, Time, and Contracts issues

Requirements

Education

B.Sc degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Experience

12-15 years relevant experience, 3-5 years in a recognised consultancy, PMC or client-side company

Required Skills

• Experience with Dubai and Abu Dhabi authorities permitting
• Delay analysis
• Understanding of Critical Path and Delay Analysis Techniques
• Ability to perform time impact and claim analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to handle complex situations with professionalism and confidentiality
• Experience in Hospitality, commercial, retails, leisure / entertainment build, refurbishment and fit-out projects
• Ability to articulate plans to senior managers
• Wider quantitative project controls experience

Required Certifications

• Certification in planning and scheduling of projects
• Certification in using Primavera applications (Primavera Project Management / P6 and Primavera Contract Management / Expedition)