Data Center Project Planner & Scheduler

Khazna Data Centers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Khazna Data Centers seeks a Planner to deliver and review project plans by coordinating internal resources, vendors, and processes to ensure on-time project delivery within budget. You will schedule multiple data center sites and align with Khazna’s methodology, adapting to varying procedures.

The role requires 7–10 years of onsite project planning experience, data center exposure, and proficiency with Primavera and MS-Project. Strong communication and team leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or suitable relevant experience in project planning, civil/mechanical/electrical disciplines.
• PRINCE2 or PMP, PMI or APMP certified.
• 7-10 years’ experience in project planning with onsite construction exposure.
• Data center experience is desirable.
• Scheduling in Primavera and MS-Project.
• Proven ability to deliver and critically review project schedules against scope, budget, and timelines.
• Detail oriented with strong communication, presentation, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project baselines; monitor & control costs, resources, time and quality.
• Formulate operating budgets and assist in cost/time assessments.
• Lead project review meetings to evaluate schedule submissions and progress.
• Support development of commercial documents, contracts and bids.
• Monitor site activities to ensure on-time and on-budget completion; optimize resource use.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports covering engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Lead planning and scheduling across data center sites, supporting PM team and supervising site teams.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, sub-contractors and external agencies for schedules, approvals and clearances.
• Apply industry best practices and standards throughout project execution.
• Facilitate team and client meetings; keep stakeholders updated on timelines.
• Resolve/escalate issues promptly.

Skills

Project scheduling

Team coordination

Communication

Time management

Education

Engineering degree or relevant discipline

PRINCE2 or PMP certification

Tools

Primavera

MS-Project

Job description

Khazna Data Centers seeks a Planner to deliver and review project plans by coordinating internal resources, vendors, and processes to ensure on-time project delivery within budget. You will schedule multiple data center sites and align with Khazna’s methodology, adapting to varying procedures.

The role requires 7–10 years of onsite project planning experience, data center exposure, and proficiency with Primavera and MS-Project. Strong communication and team leadership are essential for success.