Data Center Planning Lead | Primavera P6 Expert

James L. Williams Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead the planning and scheduling function across multiple Data Centre and mission-critical projects. You will develop planning strategies, oversee project planning, and lead the planning team to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with contract requirements.

The role requires guiding the development of baseline programs, monitoring progress, and coordinating with project stakeholders to mitigate risks and drive

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of planning experience in construction, EPC, or MEP projects.
• Experience on data center projects is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience preparing baseline schedules, progress updates, and planning reports.
• Experience working with main contractors, consultants, and subcontractors on large-scale projects.
• Good understanding of delay analysis and EOT processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Planning Engineers across multiple projects, ensuring consistency in planning standards and deliverables.
• Review and approve project programmes, planning reports, and planning deliverables prepared by the planning team.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 in accordance with contract requirements.
• Prepare resource-loaded and cost-loaded baseline programs in coordination with the Project Manager and Commercial team.
• Monitor project progress and update schedules regularly based on site inputs.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to gather progress data and planning inputs.
• Attend weekly progress meetings and planning meetings.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and potential impacts to project milestones.
• Support delay notices, schedule impact analysis, and EOT claims in coordination with the Commercial team.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead the planning and scheduling function across multiple Data Centre and mission-critical projects. You will develop planning strategies, oversee project planning, and lead the planning team to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with contract requirements.

The role requires guiding the development of baseline programs, monitoring progress, and coordinating with project stakeholders to mitigate risks and drive