Scheduling Control Section Head

Role Overview

Scheduling Control Section Head at HILL International. This is a leadership position responsible for overseeing all project scheduling, control, and planning functions across the organization.

Role Purpose

To develop, implement, and maintain project schedules using industry-standard software while leading a scheduling control team, ensuring all projects adhere to approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards through proactive monitoring, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule Development & Control

• Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules using industry-standard software.
• Perform, monitor, and review planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis in the field and home office.
• Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule products independently with minimal supervision.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor and track project progress, ensuring adherence to schedule milestones.
• Provide regular reports and updates on project schedules to management and stakeholders.
• Write ad hoc reports on project progress as required.
• Attend and schedule meetings as required.

Risk & Performance Management

• Identify and analyze potential risks and delays, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Observe existing processes, analyze staff performance, and address deficiencies accordingly.
• Ensure all projects are completed on time and within budgets.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and up-to-date project schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize project schedules and resource allocation.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Understand and meet all contract requirements.
• Inform themselves of relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within HILL International, and ensure continued compliance with these requirements.

Team Leadership

• Train and mentor scheduling control staff.
• Lead the section and allocate workload to team.
• Provide supervision and personnel administration to technical and non-technical personnel.

Professional Development

• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in project scheduling and control.

General

• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years' experience in planning and scheduling, including having worked as the scheduling manager on large-scale projects.
• Experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions in both field and home office environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Professional user of scheduling software, including Primavera P6 and EPPM platform.
• High level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills, engineering design, construction, and procurement practices.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.