Department: Project Management Office (PMO)
Location: Primary location in Baku, with occasional travel and short-term assignments across regions.

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 7 years of experience in project planning within the civil construction industry, with at least 3 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: Azerbaijani: Fluent. English, Turkish: Upper Intermediate

What we offer:

• Medical insurance
• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume detailing their project planning experience and a cover letter explaining their approach to managing project timelines and reporting. References or case studies that showcase successful project outcomes due to your direct planning and execution may be required.

We invite skilled and visionary Planning Managers to drive our construction projects towards excellence. Apply now to join our dedicated team.
Candidates are required to submit their CVs with subject “Planning Manager” to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.