About this role
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.
Educational and Technical Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Marine or a related Engineering field. Master's degree is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 required. PMI-SP or equivalent certification is a plus.
Language Skills:
- Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage
Years of Experience:
- A minimum of 10-12 years of experience in planning and scheduling, including at least 5 years in a lead or managerial role
Nature of Experience:
- Proven experience in delivering engineering and construction projects.
- Experience in planning and scheduling of ports, marine and infrastructure projects, preferably in the UAE / GCC.
- Experience working directly in a programme controls environment.
- Experience in a leadership position within a planning or project controls function.
- Handled schedule control of multi-project programmes in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Experience in leading and developing planning and scheduling teams.
- Regular interaction with senior management and programme stakeholders
SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS
Key Internal Contacts:
Purpose of Interaction:
- Engineering Project Owners
- Project Management Department
- Programme Director – Fujairah New Port
- Implement strategies.
- Provide support and guidance.
- Enforce compliance.
- Present data and reports.
Key External Contacts:
Purpose of Interaction:
- Consultants & Contractors
- Government Stakeholders
- Enforce compliance and governance.
- Provide consultation and strategic advice.
- Benchmark best practices.
- Deliver reports as necessary.
Leadership Competencies required for the role
Competencies :
- Customer Focus.
- Mental Agility.
- Drive Performance.
- Adaptability.
- Courage.
- Inspire.