LEAD PROJECT & PLANNING SPECIALIST

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, and schedules. • Ensure that all project phases are properly planned, resourced, and aligned with business objectives. • Create and update detailed project schedules, identifying key milestones and deliverables. • Lead cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and contractors, ensuring clear communication and collaboration. • Act as a primary point of contact for internal teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project objectives and timelines. • Facilitate regular meetings to monitor progress, address issues, and ensure project goals are met. • Allocate resources efficiently, ensuring the right personnel, equipment, and materials are available when needed. • Forecast future resource requirements and collaborate with department heads to ensure availability. • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to prevent or minimize their impact. • Conduct regular risk assessments and adjust plans accordingly to maintain project timelines and budgets. • Manage project budgets, tracking expenses against forecasts and identifying areas of cost savings. • Prepare detailed cost estimates and monitor financial performance throughout the project lifecycle. • Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring adherence to schedules, scope, and quality standards. • Generate regular progress reports for upper management and stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and potential issues. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including contracts, schedules, and change orders. • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal regulations throughout the project lifecycle. • Analyze project performance to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices in planning and project execution. • Lead post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and apply insights to future projects.