Project Scheduler / Sr Planner
WSP in the Middle East
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
""Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us. WSP is looking for a Project Scheduler provide direct support to our clients for strategic technical and business goals, project management, and leadership across a portfolio of airports.""
Responsibilities
Plan, direct, and supervise airport/urban/environmental planning project(s) of large scope and complexity
Manage scope of work and project schedule development
Tender evaluation
Engage services and manage outside consultants when warranted
Conduct consultant deliverables reviews
Schedule management and cost compliance
Participate in stakeholder and management review presentations
Adhere to safety and quality requirements
Embrace the spirit of teamwork and collaboration and keep up with industry developments.
This involves the following: -
Air traffic forecasting
Flight schedule and airline operations analysis
Capacity-demand analysis
Airfield capacity and geometric layout planning
Obstacle limitation surface planning
Terminal capacity and functional layout planning
Cargo facilities capacity, location and functional layout planning
Landside facilities capacity, location and layout planning
Airport support facilities capacity, location and layout planning
Commercial facilities planning
Overall Airport Master Planning
Land use planning
Project justification
Stakeholder requirement analysis
Options development and analysis
Cost analysis
Management presentations
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Airport Planning, or another related technical field, 10+ years of related work experience. Appropriate professional certifications/ affiliations from internationally recognized authorities are highly desirable.
Expert knowledge of airport/urban/environmental planning practices and procedures, with a strong background in Master Planning and other related planning studies for small/medium/large airports.
Thorough understanding of ICAO/IATA regulations, as well as other international and local regulatory standards to ensure project compliance with national laws.
Working knowledge and proficiency in the application of project and staff management principles. Proven ability for performing in a supervisory capacity on a project.
Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in airport/urban/environmental planning assignments is required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills (fluent in English, understanding of Arabic highly desirable).
Experienced User Of Microsoft Office Essential.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
""Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us. WSP is looking for a Project Scheduler provide direct support to our clients for strategic technical and business goals, project management, and leadership across a portfolio of airports.""
Responsibilities
Plan, direct, and supervise airport/urban/environmental planning project(s) of large scope and complexity
Manage scope of work and project schedule development
Tender evaluation
Engage services and manage outside consultants when warranted
Conduct consultant deliverables reviews
Schedule management and cost compliance
Participate in stakeholder and management review presentations
Adhere to safety and quality requirements
Embrace the spirit of teamwork and collaboration and keep up with industry developments.
This involves the following: -
Air traffic forecasting
Flight schedule and airline operations analysis
Capacity-demand analysis
Airfield capacity and geometric layout planning
Obstacle limitation surface planning
Terminal capacity and functional layout planning
Cargo facilities capacity, location and functional layout planning
Landside facilities capacity, location and layout planning
Airport support facilities capacity, location and layout planning
Commercial facilities planning
Overall Airport Master Planning
Land use planning
Project justification
Stakeholder requirement analysis
Options development and analysis
Cost analysis
Management presentations
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Airport Planning, or another related technical field, 10+ years of related work experience. Appropriate professional certifications/ affiliations from internationally recognized authorities are highly desirable.
Expert knowledge of airport/urban/environmental planning practices and procedures, with a strong background in Master Planning and other related planning studies for small/medium/large airports.
Thorough understanding of ICAO/IATA regulations, as well as other international and local regulatory standards to ensure project compliance with national laws.
Working knowledge and proficiency in the application of project and staff management principles. Proven ability for performing in a supervisory capacity on a project.
Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in airport/urban/environmental planning assignments is required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills (fluent in English, understanding of Arabic highly desirable).
Experienced User Of Microsoft Office Essential.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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