Strategic and Planning Manager

Company Description

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid
work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or
at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your
integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You
will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and
respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to
work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create
transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and
develop your career with us through our technical and professional development
programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all
levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting
impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our
business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to
support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance
your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global
network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants,
program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more
sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal
Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help
you reach yours.

Job Description

Provides analysis of schedule data to identify key project issues.Supports the
development of plans and schedules for proposals.May assist in leading junior
staff through assignment tasks.Assists in tracking corrective actions.Assists
in coordination of schedule input from all parts of the organization.Able to
identify and assist in analysis of project schedule variances. Identifies and
analyzes schedule variances and recommends associated corrective
action.Updates and produces scheduling management reports.Assists in the
development and maintenance of WBS and helps insure that project coding is
effectively used for all cornerstone applications.Able to use drawings and
specifications for schedule development.Expert ability to develop CPM schedule
logic for engineering, procurement and construction as well as command of
cornerstone scheduling system.Able to resource load schedule and perform
remedial schedule risk analysis.Responsible for assembling data for schedule
updating.Familiar with construction contracting and the scheduling
implications of contract terms.Measures progress and reviews invoices of
contractors.Reviews purchase orders and subcontract schedule status and
provides management with input on subcontract performance.Knowledgeable of
scope control and change management and has demonstrated ability to
incorporate directed changes into schedule baseline. Knowledgeable in earned
value methodology.Assumes responsibility for some elements of baseline
schedule and associated maintenance.Familiar with basic cost analysis and
forecasting as it relates to planning and scheduling.Conducts or assists in
performance measurement and associated schedule trends.Supports various levels
of project reporting.Participates in and at times leads project planning and
scheduling review meetings.Assists in procedure development and
implementation.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum ‎20 years’ experience of leading major
government and/or semi-government international programs and projects with a
proven track record of delivering project excellence in project manager
role.Experience in national / international major initiatives and
developments.Experience in master planning and urban planning – preferably at
national levels – highly desirable. Includes knowledge of urban and
infrastructure planning disciplines, and other disciplines related to planning
activities and projects with an understanding of the required business
interfaces and interdependencies.Knowledge of other disciplines related to
planning activities and projects with an understanding of the required
business interfaces and interdependencies.Extensive experience of working
internationally (preference for Middle East / KSA). Preferable cultural
understanding of project management within KSA.Establishes operational
objectives and work plans and delegates assignments to the team.Aligning
departmental goals, processes and resource allocation with the organizational
strategyDevelops the strategic plan that will be implemented by reviewing and
establishing strategic priorities and converts them to quantitative and
actionable plans.Provide support and insight into significant organizational
changes (e.g. shift in strategic focus etc)Responsible for providing support
in the preparation cities Master and urban Plans.Oversees/responsible for the
professional development program for graduate engineers within the department.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Bachelor’s degree, preferred Masters’ degree
in Engineering discipline from an accredited university

Additional Information

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in
great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us,
and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded
firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational
work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the
diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust
global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure
firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and
we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.