Position: Project Planning & Controls Manager
Location: Muscat, Oman
Contract Details: Full-time
Our EPC Oil & Gas client is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Planning & Controls Manager to join our team.
The Project Planning & Controls Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project planning and controls for our construction projects. This includes developing and implementing project schedules, monitoring progress, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing project budgets, tracking costs, and identifying potential risks and issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement project schedules, including detailed plans and timelines, in collaboration with project managers and other stakeholders
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to project teams and senior management
- Analyze project data and identify potential risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies
- Manage project budgets and track costs to ensure projects are completed within budget
- Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones
- Conduct regular project reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
- Provide guidance and support to project teams on project planning and controls processes and procedures
- Collaborate with project managers to develop and maintain project risk management plans
- Keep up-to-date with industry best practices and implement new tools and techniques to improve project planning and controls processes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in project planning and controls, preferably in the construction industry
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
- Experience with project scheduling software, such as Primavera or Microsoft Project
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience working in Oman or the Middle East region is a plus
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for project planning and controls, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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