Planning Specialist - Highway Infrastructure Project

About the role

SMEC is seeking an experienced Planning Specialist to support the delivery of a major highway infrastructure project in Timor-Leste. The successful candidate will develop, monitor and control project schedules, ensure timely delivery of milestones, and support project management teams with planning, progress reporting and risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and control the project schedule so that all activities are planned and executed according to the approved timeline.
• Monitor progress, identify potential delays and propose corrective actions for the DBF contract.
• Support project management teams with planning, progress reporting and risk management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with a postgraduate qualification in Planning Management.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project schedule management of large road construction projects.
• Strong experience in project planning and scheduling for large infrastructure projects.
• Served in a similar capacity on at least two highway or road construction projects of similar nature.
• At least 2 years of international experience and working experience in developing countries.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.

Required skills

• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.