Planning Manager-Contracting

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International seeks an experienced Planning Manager to lead scheduling for large-scale infrastructure and electrical projects. You will oversee timelines, resources, and coordination to deliver on time and within budget, working with engineers, contractors, and authorities.

You will drive risk assessment, critical path analyses, and handover readiness, leveraging Primavera P6 and MS Project to ensure milestones are met and regulatory requirements are satisfied.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Management, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in infrastructure project planning & civil engineering.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other project planning software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules for infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and contractors to align deliverables with objectives.
• Lead project risk assessments and mitigation planning for complex infra developments.
• Oversee planning from pre-construction to handover, ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Conduct resource planning and manage manpower/equipment allocation.
• Use Primavera P6 and other software to track milestones and deliverables.
• Manage relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders including municipalities.
• Perform critical path analysis, delay management, and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Project scheduling

Resource planning

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Critical path analysis

Contract & procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

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.