Planning Manager - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - ALEC FITOUT

Description

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.LC. (ALEC), part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a large construction company with related businesses operating in the GCC with a presence in Africa. ALEC has consistently evolved and grown over the last 20 years to become a trusted partner for the execution of complex and iconic construction projects. The company builds and provides construction solutions to exceed our clients' expectations for quality, safety, functionality, and aesthetics.

ALEC has extensive experience in complex projects across diverse sectors including airports, retail, hotels & resorts, high-rise buildings, themed projects as well as construction management, design management, estimating, cost planning and procurement. ALEC also possesses a Design and Build capability, which enables us to provide integrated construction solutions to our clients.

ALEC offers its clients a complete turnkey solution with construction, MEP, fit-out, energy efficiency solutions and solar opportunities, facilities management capabilities, heavy equipment rental as well as technology systems.

ALEC FITOUT is a part of the ALEC Group. We specialize in the fit-out and refurbishment of 5-star hotels & resorts, cultural, immersive and luxury mixed-use developments in the MENA region. Utilizing our in-house network of specialist contractors coupled with our extensive local and international supply chain we offer a complete interior solution fulfilling the need for project management, engineering, value engineering, design-build, procurement and fit out all under one contractor to the highest standards of workmanship. ALEC FITOUT is a proud supporter of the Dubai Expo 2020.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Planning Manager to Assist FITOUT Management with Project Controls & Pl

Responsibilities

Prepare Programmes

• Set up project calendar
• Set up Activities and Coding with construction managers
• Set up resource requirements using ALEC standard outputs
• Sequence & link the required activities, within given milestones
• Establish the critical path through the programme
• Prepare information schedule in conjunction with construction manager
• Prepare subcontract appointment schedule with construction manager

Progress monitoring and updates

• Regular progress recording on site of actual progress
• Record & report actual progress against target programme
• Preparation of required reports for construction managers
• Interpret data and identify bottlenecks with construction manager
• Predict completion dates and prepare 'Look-ahead' reports

Monitor resources and Key Performance Index items (KPI's)

• Create baseline resource curves
• Record actual against planned on resource curves & KPI's
• Create records of actual progress of KPI's
• Liaise with construction managers regarding resource requirements

Sub Contractor programmes

• Examine and report on subcontract programmes
• Ensure subcontract programmes are in line with site requirements
• Monitor subcontract work against programmes
• Report on subcontract progress to construction managers

Working Programmes

• Establish working programme requirements with construction managers
• Prepare working programmes in consultation with site supervision
• Monitor & report on working programmes
• Revise working programmes where required by construction managers

Delay analysis

• Record delay items and link to relevant programme activities
• Establish effect of delay items on programme
• Suggest recovery methods in conjunction with construction managers

RED FILE Author for the Planning Team

• Liaise with Systems Development and Continuous Improvement Manager regarding RED FILE requirements for planning items
• Provide input and update RED FILE planning items

Training

• Ensure Planning Team have the required training

Recruitment and Planning Staff development

• Ensure the Company has the correct mix of planners allocated to the various projects and tendering team
• Ensure the planners have the necessary equipment and resources to perform their required duties effectively
• Conduct regular Performance Reviews, and review goals and training requirements

Overall Planning Management and Reporting

• Ensure overall progress of projects is monitored and communicated to the relevant stakeholders / management, including any potential risk items.
• Oversee and ensure planning requirements as per items 1 – 6 above are carried out effectively on the projects.

Requirements

• Engineering or Building Degree or equivalent
• 10 years as Project Planning Manager in the FITOUT industry

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