Planning Manager

ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC SPC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC SPC in Dubai is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee the planning department, ensuring project schedules align with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in planning roles for large building projects and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architecture Engineering.

The role involves developing master schedules, leading planning teams, monitoring progress, and preparing reports. A PMP certification is preferred, along with proficiency in Primavera P6 and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in planning roles on large/high-rise building projects.
• Extensive experience in claims, EOT analysis, and contractual terms.
• Proficiency in English language (writing and speaking).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the master schedule.
• Lead strategic planning and resource forecasting.
• Prepare project contractual critical path schedule.

Skills

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architecture Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

The Planning Manager oversees the planning department, ensuring that all project schedules and strategies align with the organization’s goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the master schedule.
• Lead strategic planning and resource forecasting.
• Prepare the project contractual critical path schedule and breakdown structure for submission and approval based on contract documents.
• Prepare regular updates using information received from PM, PCM, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Track the schedule of resources, plant and manpower to meet activity milestones and produce histograms.
• Update and track material schedules, including submission, approval, order, and delivery; ensure timely availability of materials to minimize storage and prevent negative schedule impact; produce related reports to the Head of Planning.
• Provide expert advice on schedule risk, recovery and mitigation; ensure program compliance with Planning Department SOP and contract requirements.
• Monitor, report and communicate baseline progress; review and approve all subcontractor baseline programmes, updates and reports.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, submit them to the client consultant; monitor works against the contract schedule; advise on schedule slippage and oversee recovery plans.
• Produce internal and external reports such as project budget statements, cash flow etc.; liaise with clients, contractors and senior management on planning matters.
• Lead and mentor a team of planning engineers; attend site meetings as required; manage meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or 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.
• Proficiency in project management software: Primavera P6 and advanced Excel (Power BI preferred).
• Professional attitude, confidence, strong stakeholder communication, analytical thinking, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to lead a team and elevate productivity percentage.
• Proficiency in English language (writing and speaking).