Planner

Jobs at Dubai; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs at Dubai is seeking an experienced Planner to lead planning/scheduling, progress measurement, and reporting for infrastructure and design-build projects. The role requires proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Excel, with strong English communication and the ability to work with project managers and senior staff.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years in project planning, including road, building, and landscaping projects, and a solid understanding of EPC programs and contract terms.

Qualifications

• Experience in Infrastructure EPC programs and design-build environments.
• Experience with roads, multilevel buildings, landscaping, and related infrastructure.
• Minimum 10 years of infrastructure project planning experience, with at least 3 years on design-build projects.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule projects using Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Prepare planning procedures and project controls plans as required.
• Develop baselines, planning packages, and progress reports for execution teams.
• Monitor project status and produce weekly/monthly reports.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior staff across the division.

Skills

Planning/Scheduling

Project Controls

Communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Title:

Planner

Job Purpose

Responsible for Planning/Scheduling, Monitoring, Progress Measurement, reporting and for completion of project within approved/contractual timelines and cost.

Accountabilities/Expectations:

• Proficiency in using Primavera P6/Excel.
• Ability to support in preparation of Project Controls Plan, Planning Procedure or any other project planning procedure as required.
• Ability to prepare project schedules, bar charts, histograms, pie charts, PMS and all other documents as required for execution of projects based on the contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of Engineering phases in Infrastructure.
• Understanding of EPC programs, ability to prepare Baseline Programs, planning packages etc.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contracts.
• Understanding of productivity norms.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Works closely with immediate associates, and liaises with Project Managers and other senior staff in the division.
• Monitoring and reporting of project status (Weekly/Monthly/Any other reports as required).
• Ability to prepare and maintain risk registers, understanding of risks/opportunities.
• Ability to support in preparation of ITT packages and experience in evaluating tenders.
• Experience and Qualifications required

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Infrastructure, with at least 3 years on Design-Build projects.
• Experience with roads, multilevel buildings, landscaping etc.
• 2-3 years’ experience in design phase desired.
• Good command in English (Written, Verbal & Writing).
• Expertise in Primavera P6, MS Office is a must.