Planning Manager

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments is seeking a Planning Manager to lead planning and scheduling across diverse industrial and construction projects. You will develop baseline schedules, monitor progress, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires strong CPM and delay analysis skills, with proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and a proven track record in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams within manufacturing, construction, or industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Project planning and scheduling expertise.
• Primavera P6 / MS Project proficiency.
• Progress monitoring and reporting.
• Critical path method (CPM) analysis.
• Delay analysis and recovery scheduling.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools
• Establish baseline programs, milestones, and critical path activities for all assigned projects
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate sequencing of activities and resource allocation
• Track project progress and prepare weekly/monthly planning reports for management review
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and constraints, proposing mitigation and recovery plans
• Conduct delay analysis and support claims or extension of time (EOT) documentation when required
• Ensure alignment between procurement schedules, construction execution, and manpower planning
• Lead planning meetings with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Support cost control teams by integrating planning data with project budgets and forecasts
• Ensure compliance with company project control policies and industry best practices
• Maintain accurate planning documentation, dashboards, and project performance indicator

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Progress reporting

CPM analysis

Delay analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Role Overview

The Planning Manager is responsible for leading and managing the planning and scheduling functions across industrial (Aluminium, Steel, Marble, Joinery, PODS, Readymix, GRC, Modular & Duct, Fitout, Precast Factories) and construction projects. This role ensures that project timelines, resources, and progress tracking are effectively monitored and aligned with organizational objectives. The Planning Manager plays a key role in project delivery through the development of baseline schedules, progress reporting, delay analysis, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools
• Establish baseline programs, milestones, and critical path activities for all assigned projects
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate sequencing of activities and resource allocation
• Track project progress and prepare weekly/monthly planning reports for management review
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and constraints, proposing mitigation and recovery plans
• Conduct delay analysis and support claims or extension of time (EOT) documentation when required
• Ensure alignment between procurement schedules, construction execution, and manpower planning
• Lead planning meetings with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Support cost control teams by integrating planning data with project budgets and forecasts
• Ensure compliance with company project control policies and industry best practices
• Maintain accurate planning documentation, dashboards, and project performance indicator

Functional Pre-Requisites Skills:

• Project planning and scheduling expertise
• Primavera P6 / MS Project proficiency
• Progress monitoring and reporting
• Critical path method (CPM) analysis
• Delay analysis and recovery scheduling
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management

Experience: 8–12 years of relevant experience in project planning and controls within industrial,

construction, or manufacturing sectors like ((Aluminium, Steel, Marble, Joinery, PODS, Readymix, GRC, Modular & Duct, Fitout, Precast Factories)