Planning Manager

Arabian Construction Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee the planning department and ensure project schedules align with goals. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of complex project experience, a degree in Civil or Architecture Engineering, and PMP certification preferred. Responsibilities include managing scheduling, risk management, and team leadership. This role offers an opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and work closely with senior management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in planning roles on complex projects.
• Extensive experience in claims, EOT analysis, and contractual terms.
• Professional attitude and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning department and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage high-level scheduling and resource allocation.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports for clients.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil / Architecture Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

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.

1. Project Scheduling & Planning

• Develop and manage the master schedule for all ongoing projects.
• 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Team Leadership & Meetings

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

Required Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree – Civil / Architecture Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in planning roles on complex 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)