Planning Manager

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a project-based planner responsible for scheduling and delay analysis within major construction projects. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, possess extensive knowledge of planning tools like Primavera, and demonstrate strong leadership qualities. This full-time role does not support remote work and requires active collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage

Paid time off and flexible work options

Employee assistance programs and retirement plans

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and client-facing abilities.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations effectively.
• Leadership qualities to be a role model to colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide delay analysis and planning schedules.
• Monitor procurement and construction programmes.
• Advise Project Lead on risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Working experience of major multicontract projects

Knowledge of Time Impact Analysis and delay analysis

Advanced knowledge of planning principles and methodology

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)

Familiarity with Primavera and MS Project

Knowledge of effective writing techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Job Summary

This position will be site based in charge of a package (project) responsible for providing planning scheduling and delay analysis to Project Lead and other Project team members.

Job Duties

The duties include:

• Understanding work scope quantity and familiar with logical sequencing of construction disciplines;
• Providing detailed review analysis and monitoring of the procurement and construction programmes with CriticalpathMethod analysis of the Contractor Subcontractors and Utilities
• Working closely on a day to day basis with the planners of the contractor to monitor and/or amend the Contractors baseline programme of Work
• Providing progress reports graphs and critical path analysis for the monthly and weekly progress reports
• Reporting to the Project Lead any risks opportunities and any mitigation strategies to maintain the project completion date
• Reviewing actual progress against the construction programme and prepare and report to the to the Project Lead accordingly
• Advise Project Lead for any earlywarninginregardtopotentialdelayevents
• Attending site and convening workshops with the site supervision team as necessary to get snapshots in time and keeping an update on actual progress on site
• Conducting independent site visits to evaluate the contractors site progress against his programme and reporting to the Project Lead accordingly
• Providing support to the Cost Control Team in understanding the programme risks and opportunities of potential additional works and variation proposals
• Maintaining records of monitoring of the programme to enable input and support to the Project Lead and Cost Control Team to evaluate any related Contractor claims and variations as considered necessary
• Providing assistance during negotiations arbitration or any other forms of dispute resolution
• Reviewclaims(TimeImpactAnalysis/Window/APAB)defenseandreviewofparticulars andchronologyofevents
• Investigateforpotentialdelayevents and determiningpresenceofconcurrentdelay
• Review and prepare prospectiveandretrospectivedelayanalysis
• Present&discussEoTclaimswith knowledgeofcontractmechanisms

Specific Skills Required

• Must have working experience of major multicontract projects.
• Working knowledge of Time Impact Analysis and delayanalysis.
• Advanced knowledge of planning principles methodology practices of research and data collection
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software (especially MS Excel and Word) and Internet applications.
• Fully conversant with Primavera packages and MS Project.
• Fully conversant with the standard forms of contract.
• Ability to develop monitor and control schedules.
• Hands on working knowledge of WBS coding structure cost /schedule variance analysis
• Earned Value Management (EVMS) project trend contract change and claims.>
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques

Person Specification

• Strong interpersonal and skills
• Client facing
• Persuasive
• Impactful
• Decisive
• Ethical
• Leadership qualities including being a role model to all AECOM employees
• Able to deal with high pressure situations in alignment with AECOMs behavior model.
• Champions and promotes diversity within the business.
• Safety awareness

Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

Additional Information

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

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What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime