Senior Planning Manager - Fit Projects

• Role:
  Senior Planning Manager
  - Fit Out Projects
• Location:
  
  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Industry: Construction
• Function:
  Project Management
• Experience:
  
  12-15 years in construction planning and scheduling, including at least 8 years in senior planning or scheduling management
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Manager to oversee planning and scheduling activities for complex fit-out projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and optimizing construction schedules covering interior finishes, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) coordination, subcontractor activities, and phased project delivery. The Senior Planning Manager will lead the development of Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules, manage schedule baselines, evaluate project progress, and identify risks affecting contractual milestones.

Working closely with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, the successful candidate will ensure that engineering, procurement, and construction activities are effectively coordinated throughout the fit-out project lifecycle. This senior position requires extensive experience in construction scheduling, Primavera P6 or equivalent software, resource planning, earned value management, and schedule risk analysis. The role also involves mentoring planning personnel and providing reliable forecasting and performance information to project leadership.

• Project Planning and Schedule Development
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive Critical Path Method schedules for complex fit-out projects.
  • Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, interior finishing, and MEP activities into coordinated project schedules.
  • Establish logical activity sequences reflecting trade dependencies and phased delivery requirements.
  • Review drawings, technical specifications, and fit-out design documentation to determine scheduling requirements.
  • Align project schedules with main contract milestones, client expectations, and delivery commitments.
  • Maintain detailed schedules that accurately reflect project scope and execution requirements.
  • Support the development and implementation of fit-out planning and scheduling procedures.
• Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Management
  • Analyze project schedules to identify critical path activities and potential delays.
  • Evaluate schedule risks associated with trade sequencing, subcontractor dependencies, and construction constraints.
  • Identify schedule variances and determine their potential impact on project completion.
  • Recommend corrective actions to address delays and improve schedule performance.
  • Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of schedule recovery measures.
  • Conduct schedule risk assessments to support project planning and forecasting.
  • Provide management with clear recommendations for mitigating scheduling risks.
• Fit-Out and MEP Coordination
  • Coordinate scheduling requirements across multiple construction trades and subcontractors.
  • Integrate interior finishes and MEP installation activities into the overall project schedule.
  • Evaluate dependencies between work packages and phased construction activities.
  • Coordinate schedule inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, and other project departments.
  • Identify sequencing conflicts and recommend practical scheduling adjustments.
  • Monitor subcontractor progress against agreed schedules and project milestones.
  • Support effective coordination of labor resources across concurrent fit-out activities.
• Schedule Baseline and Change Management
  • Establish and maintain project schedule baselines.
  • Ensure schedule integrity throughout the fit-out project lifecycle.
  • Manage schedule updates arising from approved scope changes and project instructions.
  • Incorporate directed changes into relevant scheduling baselines.
  • Evaluate the scheduling implications of scope modifications and construction variations.
  • Support project scope control and change management procedures.
  • Maintain appropriate schedule records to support progress assessment and performance analysis.
  • Apply earned value management principles when evaluating schedule changes and project performance.
• Work Breakdown Structure and Project Coding
  • Develop and maintain the Work Breakdown Structure for assigned fit-out projects.
  • Establish appropriate project coding structures for planning and reporting activities.
  • Maintain consistency of project…