Planning Manager (Fit Out)

Job description / Role

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the entire planning function for the fit-out department.
• Develop and implement effective planning strategies and processes, optimizing efficiency and project delivery.
• Manage a team of planning specialists, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, providing performance feedback, and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Identify and implement new technologies and tools to improve the planning process and achieve greater efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery, clear communication, and alignment on project goals.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges related to project planning, developing contingency plans and solutions.
• Develop and manage the planning department budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control.
• Generate comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate project progress, planning performance, and key metrics to senior management.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in fit-out planning, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a planning leadership role within the fit-out contracting industry.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing planning teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, finishes, and building codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant building information modeling (BIM) software.
• Excellent project management, leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating strong leadership, delegation, and coaching skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, quality control, and maintaining high standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

About the Company

Red Sea Global (RSG) has been incorporated as a closed joint stock company, wholly owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).

The company has been established to develop and promote a new international luxury tourism destination that will set new standards for sustainable development and bring about the next-generation of luxury travel. The project was announced in July 2017 and is one of the three Giga Projects aimed at diversifying the Saudi economy in keeping with the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision.

The development will offer unprecedented investment options and provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the five untouched treasures of the west coast of Saudi Arabia; the archipelago of over 90 islands with stunning coral reefs, dormant volcanoes and untouched nature reserves.