Planning Specialist

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

Along with parent company the SJ Group, 2016-2022 was a period of significant growth and development for SMEC. Spanning 40+ countries and with the specialist expertise of over 5,000 employees, SMEC continued to deliver complex major projects, world-class technical excellence and advanced engineering solutions. As part of the SJ Group, SMEC is able to leverage the capabilities of our parent and sister companies to operate flexibly and effectively in local and global markets. We have access to global network of design and engineering expertise, with 16,000 colleagues across 10 multi-disciplinary brands including architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists.

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced Planning Specialist to support the delivery of a major highway infrastructure project in Timor-Leste. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones, and supporting project management teams with planning, progress reporting, and risk management activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably postgraduate qualification in Planning Management
• Essential Experience
• Have a minimum of 15 years related to Project schedules Management of large road construction projects.
• Preferably has strong experience in project planning and scheduling for large infrastructure projects, with proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Have served in a similar capacity on at least 2 (two) Highway or road construction projects of similar nature.
• Have relevant international experience and working experience of at least 2 (two) years in developing countries.
•  Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
• Responsibilities the project schedule, ensuring that all activities are planned and executed in accordance with the approved timeline. Monitor progress, identify potential delays, and propose corrective actions for the DBF contract
• Male or female

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