Planning Manager Fit-Out

Transguard Workforce Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider is seeking a Planning Manager – Fit-Out for their Dubai office. This role involves developing and controlling project programs for interior fit-out projects to ensure timely delivery. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields along with over 20 years of experience managing fit-out projects, especially in fast-track commercial or hospitality sectors. Strong knowledge of the UAE market and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project are essential. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 20+ years of experience in interior fit-out projects.
• Strong experience in fast-track commercial or hospitality projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop baseline and detailed project programs.
• Prepare short-term look-ahead and resource-loaded schedules.
• Coordinate planning activities with teams.
• Analyze schedule deviations and propose recovery plans.
• Prepare and submit planning reports.

Skills

Interior fit-out project management

Fast-track project experience

UAE market knowledge

Consultant-led project experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Transguard Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of unique and innovative HR solutions. With a decade of experience in the region and a team that possesses extensive knowledge of the market, we provide a fully integrated HR solution.

We are currently recruiting for a Planning Manager – Fit-Out for our client to be based out of their Dubai Office.

Purpose

The Planning Manager – Fit-Out is responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project programs for interior fit-out projects, ensuring timely delivery through accurate planning, progress tracking, delay analysis, and recovery strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop baseline and detailed project programs using Primavera P6 / MS Project.
• Prepare short-term look-ahead schedules and resource-loaded programs.
• Coordinate planning activities with construction, procurement, and design teams.
• Establish work breakdown structures (WBS) specific to fit-out works.
• Track actual progress against baseline schedules.
• Analyze schedule deviations and propose mitigation and recovery plans.
• Update project schedules on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Monitor critical path and key milestones.
• Coordinate procurement schedules for joinery, materials, FF&E, and bespoke items.
• Track long-lead items and highlight risks impacting project completion.
• Align procurement timelines with site installation sequences.
• Conduct delay analysis (EOT substantiation, impact analysis).
• Support commercial team with planning inputs for claims and variations.
• Maintain records for schedule-related correspondence and approvals.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly planning reports.
• Attend project meetings and provide planning status updates.
• Prepare dashboards, S-curves, manpower histograms, and cash flow forecasts.
• Establish planning standards, templates, and reporting formats.
• Train project teams on schedule updates and progress measurement.
• Support portfolio-level planning across multiple fit-out projects.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• +20 years of experience, with strong exposure to interior fit-out projects.
• Proven experience in fast-track commercial or hospitality projects.
• Strong UAE market and consultant-led project experience.