EPC Project Planning Leader

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC is seeking a Project Planning Manager in the UAE to lead and optimize complex EPC schedules across Oil & Gas, Marine, and Civil projects. You will drive planning discipline, mentor teams, and deliver integrated schedules that align with scope, budget, and timelines.

You will oversee critical path analysis, resource forecasting, and earned value management to ensure on-time project delivery and proactive risk management in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of planning and scheduling experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a Planning Manager or similar leadership role.
• Extensive experience across Oil & Gas, Civil Construction, Marine, Power, Industrial Plants & Operations
• Proven experience managing complex EPC project schedules from concept through execution and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project baseline schedules covering all project phases from initiation through closeout.
• Establish, monitor, and manage key milestones, deliverables, and project timelines.
• Integrate engineering, procurement, and construction activities into the master project schedule.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to approved schedules.
• Update and revise schedules based on project changes, progress updates, and scope modifications.
• Conduct critical path analysis and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Forecast and monitor manpower, material, and equipment requirements.
• Ensure optimal resource allocation across project activities.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Logistics teams to prevent shortages and delays.
• Identify resource bottlenecks and elevate critical issues to project leadership.
• Perform schedule risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Implement contingency plans for critical activities and milestones.
• Monitor project risks and proactively identify potential delays.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to track project performance.
• Prepare and present progress reports, S-curves, earned value reports, and schedule variance analyses.
• Provide regular updates to Project Directors and senior management on project performance and planning status.
• Maintain accurate records of scheduling updates, revisions, and change requests.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, project controls standards, and industry best practices.
• Conduct periodic schedule audits to identify discrepancies and areas for improvement.
• Support quality initiatives to ensure project deliverables meet required standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project planning and scheduling teams.
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions for planners and schedulers.
• Drive performance management and continuous improvement initiatives within the planning function.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

EVM

CPM

Resource Planning

Scheduling Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Project Management

PMP/PRINCE2 Certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC is seeking a Project Planning Manager in the UAE to lead and optimize complex EPC schedules across Oil & Gas, Marine, and Civil projects. You will drive planning discipline, mentor teams, and deliver integrated schedules that align with scope, budget, and timelines.

You will oversee critical path analysis, resource forecasting, and earned value management to ensure on-time project delivery and proactive risk management in a dynamic environment.