General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
Prepare the Baseline Schedule for the Program.
Prepare the planning & scheduling procedure for the Program.
Assist in the implementation of the Project Execution Plan
Assist in the preparation and management of overview and strategic programs, including design, procurement and construction schedules together with supporting information required schedules
Laise in preparing the monthly project progress.
Review the schedules and related documents from the stakeholders, such as, design consultant, contractors, vendors, including monthly reports and analyze the content to ensure compliance with project objectives.
Review schedule trends to identify problem areas and recommend corrective action to management. Monitor actual progress against planned progress.
Monitor engineering design progress, material and equipment procurement and construction and commissioning status.
Carry out studies into scheduling, manning and material flow as needed.
Review schedules for slippage of key dates.
Ensuring that each Scheduling Engineer runs his section to the highest professional standards, that all information is current, and that every member of the team is receiving the information he or she needs to fulfil their responsibilities.
Establish and maintain consistent and adequate administration procedures, in their field. These procedures will be followed across the project by the respective planners working under the Construction Managers.
Participate with the project management team, as directed by the Project Director, to achieve project deliverables.
Issue high-level schedule weekly updates.
Identify and report main issues interfering with progress.
Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent degrees from an accredited Western university.
Minimum of 17+ years of experience in planning and scheduling and in a functional role as scheduling manager on mega projects.
Experience in executing, monitoring and reviewing planning and scheduling tasks, which include scheduling, control and analysis at site and HQ level.
Knowledge of supervision and personnel management and training of technical and non-technical staff.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and start-up processes.
Knowledge of engineering and construction management usually gained over time through specialized education or practical experience.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and deliver scheduling deliverables and schedules independently and with minimal direct supervision. This includes the use of professional skills to judge outputs and knowledge associated with technical skills for planning, engineering design, construction and procurement practices
