Planning Director

We are seeking a highly experienced Planning Director with a minimum of 25 years of expertise in large-scale hospitality projects within the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) sector. The successful candidate will lead the planning function, oversee project scheduling, resource allocation, and progress monitoring, and ensure the successful delivery of hospitality projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic planning processes for large-scale hospitality projects, including defining project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Establish project planning standards, methodologies, and best practices to ensure effective project management.
• Develop comprehensive project schedules, timelines, and milestones for hospitality projects.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment with project objectives and deadlines.
• Manage resource allocation and optimization across multiple projects, including manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources to maximize project productivity and minimize delays.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, and deliverables to track performance against project plans and schedules.
• Identify deviations from the plan and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure project success.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize project risks and uncertainties related to planning and scheduling.
• Develop risk management plans and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors, to address planning and scheduling requirements.
• Communicate planning information effectively to stakeholders, including progress updates, forecasts, and variances.
• Establish and enforce quality assurance processes and procedures for planning and scheduling activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of planning data and documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 25 years of experience in planning roles on large-scale hospitality projects within the PMC sector.
• Strong expertise in project planning principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate planning teams.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools for scheduling and resource management.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional certifications in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.).
• Experience working on hospitality projects of varying scales and complexity.
• Familiarity with international building codes, standards, and regulations.