Planning Manager

Mace Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee project management services for a mixed-use development. Key responsibilities include collaborating with planning teams, ensuring project schedules are met, and integrating sustainability practices. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management and experience in the Middle East is preferred. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a significant development project while working in a safe and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Middle East experience is an advantage.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
• Infrastructure experience and advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, data modeling, queries, and VBA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with planning teams to ensure project alignment.
• Verifies project schedules and monitors compliance.
• Supports the timely and profitable delivery of projects.
• Plans medium-complexity projects effectively.

Skills

Collaboration with planning teams

Project schedule verification

Project management

Logistics planning

Communication with clients

Sustainability and safety integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Data modeling

VBA

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Mace is providing project management services on a large mixed‑use regeneration development in Abu Dhabi. The site will have commercial workplaces and retail units along with public realm.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Collaborates with planning teams to ensure projects and tenders align with defined processes.
• Verifies project schedules and monitors progress for compliance and efficiency.
• Supports project management to deliver projects on time and profitably.
• Plans medium‑complexity projects or manages portfolios of smaller projects.
• Develops detailed plans considering logistics, site, and project constraints.
• Interfaces with teams for weekly progress reporting and contractual obligations.
• Tracks productivity, communicates effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Integrates sustainability, health & safety, and carbon reduction goals into project delivery.

You’ll need to have:

• Middle East experience is an advantage.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Infrastructure experience and advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, data modeling, queries, and VBA.
• Involves system implementation, data integration, reporting automation, and strong communication/training capabilities.

Our values

Safety first – Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity – Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity – For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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