Senior Planner (Saudi National), PDS Projects

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We are looking for a Senior Planner (Saudi National) for our Project & Development Services business line.

Role Purpose
We are currently looking for a Saudi National Senior Planner for our P&DS team based in Jeddah and Riyadh, KSA.

What this job involves
Reviewing initial scheduled and developing as required to ascertain the sequencing and timelines for proposed construction events.
Maintaining the schedule baselines and ensure mechanisms are in place to monitor performance.
Working closely with the client, consultants and contractors.
Oversee the project controls activities of Engineering, Procurement and Construction.
Oversee project progress against established timelines and milestones, promptly addressing any delays or deviations that may arise.
Implement project controls processes, procedure and systems.
Providing strategic direction to project in controlling, planning and economic/value management.
Consultant representative at meetings with the Client, other third parties, and contractors relating to schedule matters.
Review overall project status with the Project Management team and recommend corrective action where necessary.
Use a clear, systematic approach to solving complex issues and able to communicate solutions in an effective, efficient, high level manner.
Tracking and reporting on change management events that affect the timely delivery of the project.
Coordinating and managing multiple stakeholders and demonstrate the ability to build relationships.
Establish project planning process and procedure to include within the PEP (Project Execution Plan).
To be able to prepare all the Project management Plans, PMP, PEP, SMP, etc. in full coordination with the Project Team.
Assure integration of sub-schedules from all parties (functions, subdivisions) involved in the projects.
Tracks and reports progress against the baseline schedule and continuously monitors risks and opportunities as well as proactively develops scenarios, mitigation or back-up plans required.
Report on schedule progress inclusive of contractual spend utilising reporting metrics including EV (earned value) and PV (planned value) and deviations within all functions and parties involved in the project.
Produce schedule-related KPIs as required by the project.
Supporting and challenge the project directors on proposed technical solutions taking into consideration both financial/cost, schedule and risk optimization.
Lead meetings related to the schedule and its associated process and procedure.
Manage client expectations and ensure satisfaction.
Ensure adherence to Quality Control processes, resulting in the delivery of the highest quality work to the client.
Responsible for coordinating with other discipline managers in the team to provide direction to the consultant staff and foster a spirit of collaboration throughout the construction supervision services.
Manage, with the support of all Project Team members, the effective communication to all functions of their duties and responsibilities in the execution of the schedule.

Required skills and experience for this job
P6 trained with strong skills utilising this software.
Degree Qualification is preferred.
Professional Memberships are an advantage but not essential.
Extensive experience as a planning manager in the construction industry.
Major international project experience is essential.
Must have experience in mixed-use building projects.
Excellent written and verbal skills with a fluent proficiency in English.

What you can expect from us
You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay.
Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.