Planning Manager - Decima International

If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world then Decima is where you belong. At Decima you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities.

We are looking for a driven and capable Planning Manager to support us with the development of multiple Datacenter projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This is a clientfacing role. You will be responsible for performing more complex aspects of planning and scheduling including planning change management schedule maintenance and multiproject resource management.

We are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fastpaced environment. We will help you grow pursue and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world together.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish a strong relationship with the client and communicate with both technical and managementlevel personnel.
• Prepare PowerPoint decks and present to management on progress findings and recommendations.
• Review project plans requirements and specifications.
• Work with the client and contractors to establish work breakdown structures (WBS) CPM baseline schedules and integrated master schedules (IMS).
• Load schedules with resource and cost information.
• Perform resource analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and resource strain.
• Update maintain and revise monthly and weekly schedules and reports.
• Coordinate and conduct reviews of consultants contractors and vendor schedules to ensure plans are achievable and meet the clients standards and contract specifications.
• Report on comparisons of monthly schedule updates including changes delays or accelerations.
• Developing and implementing an earned value system (EVM) that accurately measures project work progress and performance.
• Identify program and project risks and provide recommendations to mitigate the impact of these risks.
• Perform whatif and delay analyses as needed.
• Act as primary communication link between the company and clients regarding contracts and project progress and the ability to handle client demands.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of construction planning and scheduling experience.
• Fluency in English is a must.
• Vertical construction experience is a must (Hotels Hospitals Mixed use buildings etc.).
• Bachelors degree in construction engineering engineering project management or related technical field.
• An excellent understanding of construction and scheduling best practices.
• Highly proficient in Primavera P6 including resource management (resource and cost loading tracking leveling reporting etc.).
• Experience developing various types of reports targeting different audiences (i.e. critical path reports resource histograms forecast reports etc.).
• Experience in clientfacing positions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction programs and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and managementlevel personnel.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Nicetohave:

• Masters in Construction Management.
• Datacenter experience construction experience or vertical construction experience (Hotels Hospitals Mixed use buildings etc.).
• Earned Value Management experience.
• PSP or PMISP certification.
• Active membership in PMI AACEi or similar association.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project.

POSITION DETAILS

• Primary Location: Heliopolis Cairo (from office).
• Position: Planning Manager.
• Position Classification: Salary based fulltime.

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft 365