ACTIVITIES
Project Planning and management:
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for the construction of the OHTL and GIS substation, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines and objectives
- Coordinate with the Project Control Manager to integrate site plans with overall project plans and schedules
- Work closely with the OHTL and GIS Substation Construction Managers to ensure that site planning activities are well-coordinated and executed efficiently
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Break the project into manageable components and define the scope of work for each component
- Task Sequencing: Identify the logical order of tasks, including dependencies and constraints
- Schedule Development: Create a Gantt chart or similar visual representation of the project schedule
- Milestone Planning: Define key project milestones and deliverables
- Resource Allocation: Assist the construction manager to define the resource assignment (labours, materials, equipment) to tasks
- Monitor material deliveries and quality, ensuring timely availability for construction activities
- Assist the Site Manager in managing site logistics, including material deliveries and equipment allocation
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress against the project plan, identifying potential delays and proposing corrective actions
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the Site Manager
- Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for site planning activities, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks
- Act as the main point of contact for site planning-related issues, interfacing with the Site Manager, Project Control Manager, OHTL, and GIS Substation Construction Managers
- Facilitate clear and effective communication between various teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders on site
- Participate in regular site meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and coordinate activities
- Conduct risk assessments for site planning activities, identifying potential hazards and implementing control measures
- Develop recovery plans for delayed activities to ensure the overall project schedule remains intact
- Ensure that all planning activities adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Maintain detailed site planning records and reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Ensure compliance with all project contracts, agreements, and relevant legislation
- Support the Site Manager in preparing contractual communications and notifications, building commercial/contractual claims, and approving invoices
CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
- The Site Planner will work under the direct supervision of the Site Manager, with functional reporting to the Project Control Manager and coordination with the OHTL and GIS
- Accountable for overall site planning, ensuring alignment with the project’s scope, execution, planning, safety, construction cost, quality, and schedule commitments
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Develop a comprehensive project schedule that outlines all tasks, milestones, and dependencies to ensure timely project completion
- Ensure planning activities are executed without delays, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards
- Define and monitor relevant KPIs for the site planning phase
- Support in reducing exposure to claims from the EPC Contractor by ensuring precise and detailed planning
- Promote HSE awareness at all levels through proactive and exemplary behaviour regarding HSE rules and requirements
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in construction site planning, preferably with prior experience in Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) and/or GIS Substation projects
- EPC background and experience in at least one completed project construction
- Knowledgeable in international standards and best practices related to construction
- Proficient in project management software and IT tools, particularly PRIMAVERA, MS project, MS Word, MS Excel, Power BI and Power Point
- Fluency in English and Arabic
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.