Manager - Schedule Engineering

The Manager – Schedule Engineering will be a key member of Ports & Maritime Programme Development department. Reporting to the Programme Director, you will own the planning and schedule control of the Fujairah Ports Construction Expansion programme, driving schedule integrity from the tender stage through construction and final handover, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with client and corporate standards.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Monitor compliance of schedule related activities on the Fujairah Ports Construction Expansion in accordance with ETS governance.

• Develop, maintain and control the integrated master schedule (Primavera P6) of the programme across all projects and work packages.

• Review schedule duration and float indexes for the programme. 

• Assess schedules and duration allowances on projects across the programme. 

• Provide oversight and guidance on extension of time claim assessments and liquidated damage application.

• Review and approve contractor baseline schedules, recovery schedules and revisions to the approved baseline.

• Provide timely schedule engineering input to tender documents, including scheduling requirements and evaluation of bidders programmes.

• Coordinate with the Project Management Department and the Programme Director to integrate schedule, cost and risk information.

• Retrieve data related to the programme and complete statistical, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. 

• Implement necessary changes to current processes, procedures, and governance to align with the ETS evolving goals and requirements.

• Manage programme schedule risks and identify opportunities to enhance schedule performance across the programme and provide recommendations on control measures. 

• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to senior management on the schedule performance of the Fujairah Ports Construction Expansion programme. 

• Monitor schedule control and performance KPIs across the programme and examine any areas of concern or potential areas for improvement.

People Management Responsibilities:

• Lead awareness campaigns and training regimes on schedule management governance related issues. 

• Provide leadership and guidance to the programme project teams for all schedule control related governance and compliance matters.

• Drive schedule management excellence within the programme team and lead continuous improvement and innovation. 

• Ensure that the team has access to the necessary resources, including scheduling tools, data and technology, to support programme delivery.

• Provide strong and visionary leadership, supervision, and guidance to the team, setting clear expectations and creating a culture of accountability.

• Offer coaching and mentoring to team members to enhance their capabilities and problem-solving skills.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the creation and enhancement of schedule management policies, standards and guidelines for Ports Cluster CAPEX programmes and ensure their compliant implementation on the Fujairah Ports Construction Expansion. 

Identify future digital and innovative trends and practices associated with programme scheduling (e.g. 4D planning, schedule analytics and automated reporting) and implement new technologies and practices. 

Qualifications