Planning Manager

United Al Saqer Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth path

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Royal Joinery in Mussafah Abu Dhabi UAE seeks an experienced Planning Engineer to ensure effective project planning and scheduling across diverse woodwork projects. You will collaborate with procurement, finance, and project teams to deliver on time, within scope and budget.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field and 5–7 years in planning, with proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 5-7 years in project planning and scheduling, preferably construction.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project; PMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project schedules and monitor progress.
• Coordinate with procurement for materials and equipment availability.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies for timelines.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain project documentation.
• Assess changes to scope and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Ensure schedules align with quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with finance for cost forecasting and budgeting.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Royal Joinery has its own dedicated workshop to assist clients on high-profile projects that require international expertise and a degree of workmanship that eliminates the need to source subcontractors and third-party furniture suppliers Our primary focus is on carpentry and woodwork specialities across a wide variety of projects and sectors through the delivery of sophisticated qualified experts in their field and innovative techniques and equipment The planning engineer is responsible for ensuring effective project planning and scheduling as well as monitoring project progress to achieve timely and efficient project delivery This role requires collaboration with various teams and stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed within scope budget and time constraints

Key Responsibilities

• 1 Project Planning and Scheduling
  Develop comprehensive project schedules using appropriate software tools
  Monitor and update project schedules to reflect actual progress
  Identify critical path activities and potential delays
  Ensure alignment of project schedules with overall project objectives
• 2 Resource Allocation
  Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure the timely availability of materials and equipment
  Allocate resources effectively to meet project timelines
• 3 Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  Identify potential risks to project timelines and propose mitigation strategies
  Proactively address issues that may impact project schedules
• 4 Reporting and documentation
  Prepare regular progress reports for project stakeholders
  Maintain accurate project documentation including schedules plans and reports
• 5 Change Management
  Assess the impact of changes to the project scope and adjust schedules accordingly
  Collaborate with project managers to evaluate change requests
• 6 Quality Assurance
  Ensure that project schedules align with quality standards and safety protocols
  Support quality control teams in tracking and reporting on quality metrics
• 7 Cost Control
  Collaborate with the finance department to monitor project costs
  Assist in cost forecasting and budget tracking
• 8 Continuous Improvement
  Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies
  Identify opportunities for process improvement in project planning and execution

Benefits

• In return we offer you a path towards your most rewarding career and an opportunity to be part of one of the leading family groups within the UAE
• Additionally we provide a competitive benefits package for all successful candidates

Location

Mussafah Abu Dhabi U A E

Job requirements

• Minimum Qualifications/Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum Experience: at least 5-7 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably in the construction industry
• Technical KSAs/Certifications, etc.: Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project). Knowledge of construction methodologies and processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) is a plus.