Planning Manager

Confidential in Construction Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Construction Company in Dubai seeks an experienced Planning Manager to lead planning and scheduling across high-rise and villa projects. You will finalize baselines, support time and cost claims, prepare tender schedules, and present executive progress to management.

The role requires 10–15 years in planning within construction, UAE experience, and strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and FIDIC contracts. You will mentor planners, improve processes, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. / B.E. in Civil Engineering.
• 10–15 years in planning and scheduling within building construction.
• Experience with high-rise projects, villas, and towers preferred.
• At least 5 years UAE experience as Planning Manager in a reputable company.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is an added advantage.
• Strong delay analysis experience with dashboards and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and scheduling needs with Project Managers in a matrix structure.
• Finalize baseline schedule with management and consultants.
• Assist with time and cost claims for contracts.
• Prepare project schedules and histogram proposals for tenders.
• Attend internal and external planning meetings.
• Prepare executive progress reports for management.
• Assist HR with manpower planning and resource allocation.
• Identify training needs for planning engineers and schedulers.
• Oversee budgeting and costing activities for projects.
• Manage EOT processes and related claims.
• Prepare documentation for contract claims including delay analysis.
• Monitor progress and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead and develop the planning team with regular evaluations.
• Drive process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Delay Analysis

FIDIC Knowledge

Leadership

High-rise Project Management

Education

B.Sc./B.E. in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Planning Manager to join our team in the UAE. The ideal candidate will coordinate, manage, and oversee the planning aspects of our projects, ensuring smooth project execution, timely delivery, and adherence to budgets. This role requires extensive experience in high-rise projects, villas, towers, and expertise in planning and scheduling within the construction industry.

About the Role

The Planning Manager will be responsible for coordinating the planning and scheduling needs of projects, finalizing baseline schedules, assisting with time and cost claims, and preparing tender proposals.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Coordination: Coordinate the planning and scheduling needs of projects in collaboration with respective Project Managers within a matrix organizational structure.
• Baseline Schedule Finalization: Finalize the project baseline schedule by coordinating with internal management and Project Consultants.
• Time/Cost Claims Assistance: Assist the contract department and project manager in the preparation of time and cost claims.
• Tender Proposal Preparation: Involve in the preparation of project schedules and histogram proposals for tender bids.
• Stakeholder Meetings: Attend both internal and external meetings related to planning and scheduling matters.
• Progress Reporting: Prepare executive project progress reports for management, ensuring transparency and updates on project status.
• Resource Planning: Assist the HR department in defining manpower requirements and resource planning for projects.
• Training & Development: Identify training and development needs for planning engineers and schedulers, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills.
• Budgeting & Costing: Oversee the preparation of costing and budgeting for projects, ensuring accurate financial forecasting and tracking.
• Extension of Time (EOT): Demonstrate entitlement to EOT due to delays or disruptions and manage associated claims processes.
• Contract Claims Support: Prepare documentation related to contract claims, including delay analysis, prolongation costs, work disruptions, and program critiques.
• Progress Monitoring: Follow up on project progress, highlighting reasons for delays and developing required mitigation plans.
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership to the planning team, offering training, mentoring, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance planning processes and procedures to boost efficiency and productivity.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: B. Sc. / B.E. in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in planning and scheduling within a building construction company.
• Relevant Project Experience: Experience in managing high-rise projects, villas, and towers are preferred.
• UAE Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a Planning Manager in a reputable construction company in the UAE.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.
• Knowledge of FIDIC: Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is an added advantage.
• Delay Analysis Expertise: A strong history of delivering delay analysis exercises, dashboards, and management presentations.