Head of Scheduling Department

at  Dar Al Riyadh

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or equivalent from a Ministry of Education-accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in planning and scheduling, with a focus as a scheduling manager on large projects.
• Expertise in implementing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling tasks, including site and headquarters-level control and analysis.
• Knowledge of supervision, personnel management, and technical/non-technical staff training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes.
• Knowledge typically acquired through specialized education or extensive work experience in engineering and construction management.

• Lead and manage the scheduling department to ensure effective planning and scheduling for all PMO projects.
• Implement and oversee the scheduling processes and tools to ensure accuracy, reliability, and efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze project schedules, identifying critical paths and potential risks, and providing solutions to mitigate delays.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive schedules that align with project requirements and constraints.
• Provide guidance and training to scheduling and project teams, ensuring adherence to scheduling best practices and methodologies.
• Oversee the supervision, management, and training of both technical and non-technical scheduling staff.
• Communicate scheduling updates, concerns, and recommendations to senior management and project teams through clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes to drive scheduling initiatives and support project success.
• Stay current with industry trends, standards, and software to continually improve scheduling capabilities and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain standardized scheduling procedures, templates, and guidelines to ensure consistency and efficiency across all projects.
• Collaborate with the cost control and risk management teams to integrate scheduling with cost and risk management processes, ensuring alignment and synergy.
• Lead the development and implementation of project control systems to track progress, identify variances, and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Champion the use of scheduling software and tools, providing guidance on their selection, implementation, and utilization to enhance scheduling capabilities.
• Conduct regular reviews of project schedules, performance data, and lessons learned, driving continuous improvement and identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Act as a key interface with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders regarding scheduling matters, fostering collaborative relationships and addressing concerns.
• Drive adherence to project schedules and milestones, proactively identifying potential deviations and developing mitigation plans in coordination with project teams.
• Collaborate with the procurement and supply chain teams to align scheduling activities with material and equipment delivery schedules, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Lead the scheduling team in conducting scenario planning and what-if analyses to evaluate the impact of potential changes and drive informed decision-making.
• Prepare and present comprehensive scheduling reports, providing insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making and project performance reviews.
• Mentor and coach scheduling staff, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous professional development within the department.