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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning, Scheduling & Baseline Management:
Develop, maintain, and update the fully integrated, resource-loaded Master Project Schedule (Level 3-4) using Primavera P6, meticulously mapping the entire lifecycle of the 5-star Hilton Grand hotel project (from enabling works and core & shell to high-end interior fit-outs, commissioning, and operator handover).
Establish the project baseline schedule and monitor progress against it, identifying and analyzing any variances that could impact the developer’s commercial targets or the hotel's targeted opening date.
Work closely with the supervision consultants, main contractors, and procurement teams to ensure that all activities, milestones, and constraints especially long-lead items for luxury FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) and OS&E (Operating Supplies and Equipment)-are accurately reflected in the schedule.
Prepare and issue short-term look-ahead schedules (e.g., 2-week and 8-week look a heads) to guide site activities and align them with the overarching Hilton brand standards and commissioning sequences.
Reporting, Forecasting & Control:
Prepare and present regular, detailed executive project status reports, including S-curves, progress dashboards, and narrative reports for the Developer's Project Board and senior management.
Analyze schedule data to accurately forecast project completion dates, phased handovers, and key operator milestone achievements.
Perform rigorous "what-if" scenario analysis to assess the schedule impact of proposed design variations, procurement delays, or acceleration strategies, ensuring the project's commercial viability remains intact.
Delay, Claim Analysis & Commercial Support:
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records of all events that cause disruption or delay to the project, safeguarding the developer’s interests at all times.
Perform forensic schedule analysis to determine the cause and effect of delays and to quantify their impact on the critical and near-critical paths.
Prepare detailed schedule narratives, Gantt charts, and schedule fragments to evaluate, counter, or defend against contractor Extension of Time (EOT) claims and disruption claims.
Work in close collaboration with the Contracts Administrator, cost team, and Technical Office Manager to provide the necessary schedule-based evidence for all contractual claims and dispute resolutions.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management:
Lead planning and progress review meetings with tier-one contractors, international supervision consultants, and the internal project team.
Interface with Hilton's technical services and operational teams to ensure all schedule sequencing accommodates Front-of-House (FOH) and Back-of-House (BOH) operator requirements, mock-up approvals, and final operational readiness testing.
Clearly communicate schedule status, critical issues, and recovery plans to all project stakeholders, decisively driving consensus and mitigation actions.
Job Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
Hard skills and experience:
Education: A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or a related technical field from an internationally recognized university is essential.
Professional Certifications: Certification from a recognized body such as AACE (e.g., Planning & Scheduling Professional - PSP) or PMI-SP is highly advantageous. PMP or PRMG is a plus.
Experience: 10 - 12 years of project planning and scheduling experience on large-scale construction projects.
Industry Background: Must have a proven track record working on the developer/client side or acting as the lead PMC (Project Management Consultant) on luxury 5-star hotel developments. Direct experience delivering projects for global hospitality operators is mandatory.
International Exposure: Demonstrable experience leading planning efforts on mega-projects or luxury high-rise/mixed-use developments in Egypt or the broader MENA region.
Software & Technical Proficiency: Expert-level, hands-on proficiency in Primavera P6. Advanced skills in MS Project, Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with integrating BIM 4D scheduling (Navisworks) and EDMS platforms (e.g., Aconex, PMWeb) are required. Thorough understanding of hotel construction sequencing, including MEP integration and luxury fit-out phases.
Claim Analysis Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience in forensic schedule analysis, delay analysis methodologies (e.g., Time Impact Analysis, As-Planned vs. As-Built), and the evaluation/preparation of schedule documentation for EOT claims is essential.
Soft skills:
Analytical Mindset: An exceptional ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and draw logical conclusions regarding project timelines.
Strategic Problem-Solving: A logical and methodical approach to dissecting complex delay scenarios and developing realistic recovery plans that balance the rigorous demands of a 5-star luxury brand with the developer's budget constraints.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex schedule information and claim narratives in a clear, concise manner to technical audiences, executive boards, and operator representatives.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous, precise, and systematic in managing schedule data, analyzing contractor updates, and preparing executive reports.
Integrity & Accountability: An unwavering commitment to providing objective, data-driven analysis, protecting the client's interests, and maintaining strict ethical standards in the evaluation of claims and disputes.
Proactivity & Leadership: The ability to command respect from contractors and consultants, foresee potential schedule bottlenecks (especially in procurement and fit-out stages), and forcefully recommend mitigation strategies before they impact the project launch.
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