Planning Manager-Contracting

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead the planning and scheduling for large-scale infrastructure projects in Dubai. You will oversee detailed schedules, resource allocation, and risk management, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery of civil and electrical works.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with 12+ years in infrastructure planning and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, plus PMP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Management, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in infrastructure project planning and civil engineering.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other project planning software.
• Strong understanding of civil construction processes and government regulations for infrastructure development.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects from planning to execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed schedules for infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and contractors to align deliverables with objectives.
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation planning for complex developments.
• Oversee planning from pre-construction to handover per regulatory requirements.
• Plan resources and allocate manpower and equipment.
• Use Primavera P6 and other software to track milestones.
• Manage relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Perform critical path analysis and delay management with corrective actions.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Resource allocation

Stakeholder management

Critical path analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedPlanning Managerto lead the planning and scheduling functions for large-scale infrastructure projects, Electrical Projects and other civil works. The ideal candidate will manage project timelines, resource allocation, and coordination, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules for infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and contractors to ensure alignment of project deliverables with infrastructure objectives.
• Lead project risk assessments and mitigation planning for complex infrastructure developments.
• Oversee the planning process from pre-construction to project handover, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Conduct resource planning and manage manpower and equipment allocation for infrastructure projects.
• UsePrimavera P6and other relevant software to track project milestones and deliverables.
• Manage relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including municipalities and utility companies.
• Perform critical path analysis, delay management, and recommend corrective actions for any deviations in project schedules.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Management, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in infrastructure project planning & and civil engineering.
• Proficiency inPrimavera P6, MS Project, and other project planning software.
• Strong understanding of civil construction processes and government regulations for infrastructure development.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects from planning to execution.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in PMP or similar project management programs.
• Expertise in contracts, procurement, and large-scale project management.