Planning Manager

Industry: Civil Construction

Location: Azerbaijan

Job Type: Full-time

Expat Relocation: Available

Company Overview:

Workplace Interiors LLC is a premier civil construction firm that offers top-quality construction and engineering services. As the main contractor, we handle a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring excellence from inception to completion.

Position Summary:

The Planning Manager is pivotal in managing and forecasting the schedules of our civil construction projects. This role requires a comprehensive vision of project organization, execution, and management, underpinned by a strong engineering background.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and Reporting.
Develop detailed project schedules integrating all project phases and dependencies, from planning to commissioning.
Generate advanced weekly reports on all ongoing projects, suitable for presentation to Senior Management and VIP clients.
Ensure the quality of reports is sufficient to give a clear status update, reducing the need for site visits by Senior Management.
Monitor and proactively manage project timelines, identifying potential delays and devising strategies to mitigate them.
Collaborate closely with project teams, and conduct regular site visits to gather real-time data, ensuring project schedules accurately reflect on-ground realities.
Monitor procurement schedules and project logs (SDs, MARs, NFI, NCRs, etc.) to ensure timely execution and efficient resource management. Report any inactivity or mismanagement immediately.
Utilize various project management and presentation software to enhance the communication and understanding of project statuses.
Train and mentor junior planners in sophisticated project management methodologies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field; engineering knowledge and skills are crucial.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project planning within the civil construction industry, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
Expertise in Primavera P6 and adept in using various presentation software to articulate project progress to stakeholders.
Proven capability in managing multiple project timelines and understanding the critical path method (CPM).
Demonstrated excellence in generating precise and actionable project reports for high-level stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present complex project data effectively.

Working Conditions:

Prepared to visit construction sites regularly and work within a dynamic project environment.
Must be adaptable and capable of managing on-site demands efficiently.
Visionary in planning with proactive problem-solving capabilities.
Strong leadership and team management skills, fostering high morale and ensuring team productivity.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Decision-making process, focused on delivering results under tight deadlines.
Language Skills: Fluency in Azerbaijani and English is required.

What we offer:

Candidates are required to submit their CVs with subject “Planning Manager” to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.

Workplace Interiors LLC