Planning Manager

Position Summary:

The Planning Manager is pivotal in managing and forecasting the schedules of our civil construction projects. This role requires a comprehensive vision of project organization, execution, and management, underpinned by a strong engineering background.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and Reporting.
• Develop detailed project schedules integrating all project phases and dependencies, from planning to commissioning.
• Generate advanced weekly reports on all ongoing projects, suitable for presentation to Senior Management and VIP clients.
• Ensure the quality of reports is sufficient to give a clear status update, reducing the need for site visits by Senior Management.
• Monitor and proactively manage project timelines, identifying potential delays and devising strategies to mitigate them.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, and conduct regular site visits to gather real-time data, ensuring project schedules accurately reflect on-ground realities.
• Monitor procurement schedules and project logs (SDs, MARs, NFI, NCRs, etc.) to ensure timely execution and efficient resource management. Report any inactivity or mismanagement immediately.
• Utilize various project management and presentation software to enhance the communication and understanding of project statuses.
• Train and mentor junior planners in sophisticated project management methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; engineering knowledge and skills are crucial.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project planning within the civil construction industry, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 and adept in using various presentation software to articulate project progress to stakeholders.
• Proven capability in managing multiple project timelines and understanding the critical path method (CPM).
• Prepared to visit construction sites regularly and work within a dynamic project environment.
• Visionary in planning with proactive problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, fostering high morale and ensuring team productivity.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Decision-making prowess, focused on delivering results under tight deadlines.
• Language Skills: Azerbaijani: Fluent, English, Turkish: Upper Intermediate