Planning Manager, PDS Projects Jones Lang LaSalle

Key Responsibilities

• Master Programme Development: Create and maintain integrated project master schedule incorporating design stages, procurement milestones, contractor mobilization, Construction
• Coordinate and integrate schedules from international consultants, AOR, cost consultants, contractor teams, and authority approval processes into unified project timeline
• Multi-Stakeholder Schedule Integration: Identify, monitor, and manage critical path activities across all project phases, implementing recovery strategies to maintain construction start date and overall project completion targets
• Critical Path Management: Plan and schedule contractor early involvement activities including site assessment, design reviews, procurement packages, and value engineering workshops to support timely GMP development
• Early Works Coordination : Develop detailed schedules for permit approval processes (NUCA, Municipality, Civil Defense, TAQA) and coordinate with design team to ensure timely submissions and approvals
• Authority Approval Scheduling : Coordinate resource deployment schedules across all consultant teams and contractors, ensuring optimal resource utilization while maintaining project momentum
• Resource Planning: Develop contingency plans and float management strategies to address potential delays while protecting critical milestones and maintaining existing building operations
• Risk-Based Scheduling : Conduct weekly progress reviews with all stakeholders, analyze schedule performance using SPI/CPI metrics, and prepare detailed progress reports for Employer and project team
• Progress Monitoring : Prepare rolling 30-day look-ahead schedules detailing critical activities, resource requirements, and stakeholder dependencies for proactive project coordination
• Look-Ahead Planning : Plan and coordinate interfaces between existing building operations, new construction activities, and tenant requirements to ensure zero disruption to ongoing business operations
• Interface Management : Align procurement schedules for long-lead items and early packages with design delivery and contractor mobilization requirements
• Procurement Schedule Coordination: Analyze schedule impacts of design changes, scope modifications, and authority requirements, providing time impact analysis using recognized delay analysis methodologies
• Change Impact Assessment

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• PMP certification preferred
• Primavera P6 preferred

Experience:

• 7-10 years in construction planning for complex mixed-use developments
• Proven experience with multi-phase, multi-contractor project coordination
• Track record with operational building renovations and tenant coordination
• Experience with Egyptian construction market and authority approval processes

Technical Skills:

• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Advanced knowledge of CPM scheduling methodologies
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) systems
• Understanding of construction sequencing and logistics planning
• Knowledge of delay analysis techniques (TIA, Windows Analysis, Collapsed As-Built)

Software Proficiency:

• Primavera P6 (Advanced)
• MS Project Professional
• Power BI or similar analytics tools
• Advanced Excel
• Project reporting and visualization tools