Planning Manager

Arabian Construction Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabian Construction Company in Dubai is looking for a Planning Manager to oversee the planning department, ensuring that all project schedules and strategies align with company goals. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in planning for large building projects, a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architecture Engineering, and a PMP certification.

The role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in project management software, such as Primavera P6 and advanced Excel. Join us and play a key role in project success!

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in planning roles on large/high-rise building projects.
• Professional attitude and confidence in stakeholder communication.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the planning department and project schedules.
• Provide expert advice on schedule risk, recovery, and compliance.
• Manage and mentor a team of planning engineers.

Skills

15+ years of experience in planning roles

Proficient in project management software

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree – Civil / Architecture Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Advanced Excel

Power BI preferred

Job description

The Planning Manager oversees the planning department and ensures all project schedules and strategies are aligned with organizational goals. They manage high-level scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and client reporting.

Project Scheduling & Planning

• Develop and manage the master schedule.
• Lead strategic planning and resource forecasting.
• Oversee the preparation of the project contractual critical path project schedule including breakdown structure for submission and approval based on contract documents.
• Oversee the preparation of regular updates using all information received from PM, PCM, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee the preparation and tracking of schedule of resources (plant and manpower) to meet activities milestones (Histograms).
• Oversee the preparation and regular updates, and tracking of material schedules (submission, approval, order, delivery) in accordance with contract schedule ensuring timely availability of materials to minimize storage requirements whilst preventing negative schedule impact and produces related reports to the Head of Planning.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Provide expert advice on schedule risk, recovery, and mitigation.
• Ensure programmes compliance with Planning Department SOP and contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ACC Planning Department SOP.

Monitoring, Reporting & Communication

• Oversee project baselines progress monitoring & reporting.
• Review and approve all Subcontractors baseline programmes, updates, and reports.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and submit them to the client/consultant/Management.
• Monitor the progress of works against the contract schedule, advise on schedule slippage and oversee the preparation of recovery plans.
• Oversee the production of internal and external reports as directed. (Project budget statements, cash flow etc.)
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and senior management on planning matters.

Team Leadership & Meetings

• Manage and mentor a team of planning engineers.
• Attend site meetings as required.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree – Civil / Architecture Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in planning roles on large/high-rise building projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Extensive experience in claims, EOT analysis, and contractual terms.
• Extensive experience in schedule risk, recovery, and mitigation.
• Professional attitude and confidence.
• Strong ability to communicate with stakeholder management.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to lead a team and elevate productivity percentage.
• Communication skills and presentation ability.
• Proficiency in project management software, Primavera P6 and advanced Excel, (Power BI preferred).
• Proficiency in English language (writing and speaking).