Planning Director - #16702

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Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual can thrive. Our dedication to harnessing talent from various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives drives innovation and excellence in all that we do.

Jacobs has had a strong presence in the Middle East for many years and has been assisting the region implementing visionary transitions, such as with The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision.

Our client is embarking upon a significant capital program to create the capital of entertainment, sports, and the arts in Riyadh. The program will be an integrated destination offering immersive experiences and memorable moments of delight. The program will involve parallel development and execution of a broad range of assets encompassing leisure, sports, cultural, retail, hospitality, religious, residential, transport and infrastructure. The main objective is to develop a vibrant society, a thriving economy of an ambitious nation.

We are seeking a Planning Director to join our Senior Management team. As a valued member of our Senior Management team, the Planning Director role is considered a key function to ensure effective management and delivery of assigned services and resources and provide the appropriate expertise to ensure that the Planning Services provided meet all client expectations and requirements within agreed timelines, budget, and quality. The role will also provide and seek regular feedback and input from the Senior Management team and Client stakeholders
Reporting to the Director of Commercial, Legal & Finance, this role will wield the authority to implement approved strategies and plans for the project, driving the team to adapt to evolving project requirements. Additionally, it involves fostering a collaborative environment, seeking regular feedback from both the Senior Management team and our esteemed clients
We're seeking a candidate with a demonstrated track record of successfully delivering large-scale (multi-billion dollar) construction projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. Your ability to work seamlessly across multiple teams, providing focus, support, and innovative solutions, will be essential
In this role, you'll be responsible for various critical duties and responsibilities, including: Service Delivery Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain accurate and timely service plans.
• Ensure technically sound and optimized programs.
• Identify and communicate risks, maintaining thorough documentation.
• Generate schedules and progress reports, briefing project teams effectively.

Key Tasks:

• Plan and schedule work effectively, updating programs regularly.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and improvement initiatives.
• Enhance schedule quality and seek continuous service improvement.

Client Engagement:

• Foster strong relationships and communication with stakeholders.
• Understand and address project team and client needs promptly and accurately.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Relevant degree and/or postgraduate qualification;
• Significant planning experience working within Mega/large scale complex design and construction programs across private and/or government sectors;
• Solid collaboration skills to work effectively with multiple teams, and innovative problem-solving abilities;
• Excellent communication skills to articulate a clear technical direction.

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