What are my responsibilities?
Developing schedule management and structure, taking the project requirements into account (e.g. structuring, data integration, reporting, etc.) and considering the common schedule management regulations (process, methods and tools).
To define reporting intervals for update and schedule management.
To identify project deadlines in call to tender and contract documents in collaboration with the project managers and specialist functions.
Developing individual schedules and integrate them into an overall schedule including representation of the critical path.
To record and coordinate relevant internal and external schedule interfaces, taking into account any contractual requirements in the schedule.
To regulate schedules with regular monitoring of deadline compliance, project progress and updating the schedule in good time.
To prepare schedule analyses (scenarios, critical path, buffers, etc.). To devise possible solutions in cases of any delay in the project together with the project and specialist functions.
To initiate escalation measures where schedule/forecast/actual deadline non-conformists occur and where substantial / repeated violation of defined schedule updating process occurs.
To report in and support projects and specialist departments with schedule management
To identify customer schedules, reports and associated documents.
To be an expert in using schedule management methods and tools. To properly initiate escalation measures where binding regulations for schedule management are not adhered to.
To take part in project meetings, discussions with internal and external partners (customers, consortium partners, suppliers, etc.).
To back up schedules and filing in accordance with project requirements and relevant guidelines.
Provide support with assessing and providing evidence on claims against third parties.
What do I need to qualify for this job?
Bachelors degree or higher in a technical field from reputable University or college
proven knowledge and experience references as Project Planner / Scheduler of major projects preferably in railway signaling infrastructure
Demonstrated strong Excel and Computer skills required.
Readiness to travel and stay at the project site as required
Team player with excellent organization and communication skills.
Experience with scheduling software such as MS Project. Primavera experience will be of benefit.
Fluent in English / Arabic (spoken/written), other languages are a plus
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