Planning Director

• 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.

• 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.

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