Planning Manager

HG USA is hiring for a Planning Manager in Chesapeake, VA. The Planning Manager oversees the integrated project program and master schedule. He/She is responsible for developing and maintaining all necessary programs and schedules in alignment with the WBS/CBS structure and associated management strategies, ensuring on-time project delivery.

SCOPE OF MANAGEMENT

• Establish Project Baseline Program based on the Client program for Equipment fit-out and operation in conjunction with GC.

• Establish program management activities procedure and form of deliverables in line with project strategy.

• Manage the Baseline Program and Project Master Schedule provided by the General Contractor (GC), and conduct weekly progress reviews and schedule updates in coordination with the GC and the Client.

• Prepare a Monthly Schedule Report based on a comprehensive analysis of the overall Project Master Schedule.

• Coordinate with PM Team, Supervision Consultant, Contractors and the Client.

• Alert on significant deviations between actual progress and the baseline plan to all stakeholders. And prepare the alternatives for mitigation.

• Direct periodic and non-periodic reports consolidating progress data across all disciplines/trades vs Baseline Program and Project Master Schedule

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish Integrated Baseline Schedule of the Program, including WBS structure at PMC level and P6 (or MS project) planning activity coding structure considering CBS (Cost Breakdown Structure).

• Manage Integrated Baseline Schedule of the Program including updates and periodic report to the PM Team and the Client.

• Prepare Critical Path Analysis and examine constraints to optimize the schedule and recommend workaround that align with the Clients objectives.

• Develop and improve the tracking and reporting process and tools to ensure that the collected data are reflecting accurate financial and project performance measurements (Earned Value Analysis).

• Integrate/Collate and review weekly progress dashboards and monthly reports from Supervision Team and the Contractor for all trades, and prepare Monthly Progress & Schedule Report.

• Analyze the progress status to identify any risk factors or variance that may cause delays and impact the other disciplinary activities.

• Alert on remarkable deviation occurred from planned vs. actual to examine the cause, determine the alternative course of action, and develop schedule recovery plans for delayed activities.

• Maintain procurement schedules for the Consultants, and Contractors by collecting and reviewing inputs from the responsible parties.

• Prepare delay analysis reports for various contracts, and review submissions from project parties using P6 (or MS Project) with clear and well-structured Gantt charts.

• Coordinate Program Schedule Meeting with AHJ, Consultants, and Contractors to discuss progress, critical path and key issues.

• Review and ensure the Contractors schedules maintained and aligned with the Program objectives and requirements.

• Develop and maintain Program implementation / Roll-out schedule based on the updates from the Client regarding Equipment Fit-out and operation schedule.

• Coordinate all project schedule and program matters with authorities (including AHJ), contractors, consultants, and the client.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• BE / BS Engineering of Civil engineering.

• 10-20 years of experience in construction projects.

• 5~10 years of experience using schedule management tools such as P6, MS Project and etc.

• 3~7 years of experience in managerial position of PMC.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.

• Strong analytical thinking applied to project activities.

• Professional skills of Primavera-6 and MS Project.

• Knowledge of cash flow forecasting in large-scale construction project.

• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate technical issues with project stakeholders.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word for preparing professional project documentation and reports

• Please note, HG USA is not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies at this time.

Information :

• Company : OTAK INC
• Position : Planning Manager
• Location : Remote
• Country : US