(Position to be based either in Lebanon or in KSA)

• Oversee contracts review and advisory on scheduling in addition to reviewing and consolidating planning reports collected from the countries.
• Building and assessing time claims in accordance with Contract Conditions.
• Implementation of tools that would enhance extraction and monitoring of planning.
• Ensure proper Manpower histograms and Equipment schedules.
• Define proper Cashflow and financing needs.
• Ensure adequate review of bill of quantities and drawings.
• Oversee/ Develop detailed project schedules in line with Contract Conditions and Execution Strategy.
• Study of contract duration and advise on feasibility.
• Manage the analysis of equipment and manpower requirements.
• Identify long lead items to ensure timely procurement.
• Foster efficient coordination and communicate with the Planning function at the country level to track projects progress to ensure that timelines are met.
• Oversee the consolidation of briefing documents and projects dashboards for high-level stakeholders.
• Ensure the generation of an information base that allows drill-down capabilities.
• Build & address potential time claims.
• Empower & implement trends to ensure lean construction such as but not limited to: the Last planner system, location-based scheduling, Takt planning.
• Implementation of Earned Value Management, such as Cost Performance Index, Schedule Performance Index, and the S Curve Chart of actual Vs. budget and forecast.

KPIs:

• Planning Accuracy.
• Claims Strategy.
• Cashflow accuracy.
• Project charters accuracy:
• % work orders requiring rework due to planning.
• % planned work.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical). Expertise in planning should cover though all three trades. Master Degree is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Planning, Contracts and Cost Control in the Contracting industry.
• Having wide knowledge in FIDIC types on contracts.
• Certificate in Primavera P6.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (French is a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Primavera.