Description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Lead Planner to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This key role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring timely delivery, and optimizing planning processes within civil and construction projects. The Lead Planner will use their extensive knowledge of scheduling principles to support project teams and contribute to successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Planner will be responsible for creating and managing detailed project schedules, analyzing schedule variance, and producing accurate progress reports. This position requires collaboration with project teams to gather data, maintain work breakdown structures (WBS), and assist with schedule baseline development. Familiarity with construction drawings and contract specifications will be essential to effectively support engineering, procurement, and construction scheduling.

Required Skills and Expertise

A strong understanding of project scheduling techniques, especially the Critical Path Method (CPM), is essential. The candidate should be adept at schedule analysis, scope control, change management, and earned value methodology. Experience in collecting, validating, and updating schedule data with attention to detail is critical for this role. The candidate must be comfortable navigating construction plans and specifications to align scheduling efforts with project requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

Applicants should have over 20 years of relevant experience in planning within the civil and construction sectors. A related professional qualification is highly preferred, supporting a thorough grasp of planning tools and construction project management principles.

Benefits and Work Environment

This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where strategic planning drives successful project outcomes. The role provides a chance to work on large-scale construction projects, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s growing infrastructure landscape in Riyadh.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their updated resume. For direct applications, please visit the company’s official website through the provided link.