Façade Project Planning Lead

Meraki Integrated Contracting LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Integrated Contracting LLC in Dubai, UAE is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer with a strong background in façade systems, aluminium, glass, curtain wall, and glazing. You will develop schedules, monitor progress, allocate resources, and coordinate with design, procurement, and site teams to ensure timely completion of façade works in accordance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management and 5+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in project planning, preferably in façade, aluminium, glass, or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of façade systems, including curtain walls, aluminium windows and doors, glazing, and cladding.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Prepare detailed project plans for façade fabrication, material procurement, delivery, installation, and handover.
• Coordinate with project managers, design teams, procurement, production, and site teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify delays, critical activities, and potential risks.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, look-ahead schedules, and recovery plans.
• Track engineering submissions, material approvals, shop drawings, material procurement, and installation milestones.
• Plan manpower, equipment, and material requirements in coordination with site and production teams.
• Conduct progress meetings and follow up on action items with relevant departments and subcontractors.
• Analyse project delays and prepare delay reports, mitigation strategies, and revised schedules.
• Coordinate with main contractors and consultants regarding project milestones and progress updates.
• Maintain project documentation, baseline schedules, and progress records.
• Support project managers in forecasting project completion dates and achieving contractual deadlines.

Skills

Project scheduling

Resource planning

Progress monitoring

Coordination

Communication

Reporting

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Excel

Job description

Meraki Integrated Contracting LLC in Dubai, UAE is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer with a strong background in façade systems, aluminium, glass, curtain wall, and glazing. You will develop schedules, monitor progress, allocate resources, and coordinate with design, procurement, and site teams to ensure timely completion of façade works in accordance with project requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management and 5+