Rail Planning and Controls Manager

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Planning and Controls Manager with a strong background in Railways Operation & Maintenance to join the Riyadh Metro project in Saudi Arabia. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the worlds newest and technologically advanced transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing all planning and scheduling activities within the Railways Operation & Maintenance division.
• Reviewing, validating, and monitoring the contractor’s plans and schedules through the analysis of resources, production rates, critical activities and risks.
• Producing the Service Delivery Division’s business plans by liaising with the directors and managers of other departments, such as Finance, Business Planning, and Human Resources.
• Preparing necessary documents and coordinating with the Procurement Department on issues related to the division tender preparation and evaluation, variations orders, contracts closeout, work orders, etc.
• Coordinating with the Finance department to develop the yearly division budget, including the monitoring and review of expenditures.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering.
• At least 10 years’ experience in planning, scheduling and in the production of management reports.
• Experience in Railways Operation and Maintenance and relevant data management.
• Experience in using Primavera P6 software to manage, control and communicate the schedule.