Planning & Scheduling Manager

Hill International, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International is seeking a Planning Manager in Abu Dhabi to develop, manage, and control the project schedule ensuring timely delivery in line with client requirements.

The role involves monitoring progress, identifying risks and delays, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, assessing changes, and providing clear reporting to senior management and the client. On-site work is expected as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Should be qualified Engineer with a BSc or higher.
• A qualified Engineer with a minimum of 12 to 15 years’ experience Planning works in similar Projects.
• Must be fully conversant with Primavera, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

• Review Baseline Schedule and report to the Controls Manager.
• Monitor Contractor progress against approved schedules and report shortages to Controls Manager.
• Review recovery schedules submitted by Contractors and ensure staffing is adequate.
• Visit project sites to verify progress aligns with schedules and milestones; report deficiencies to Construction Manager.
• Review daily, weekly and monthly reports and report any deficiencies to Controls Manager.
• Assess time impact claims submitted by Contractors and report assessments to Controls Manager.
• Review field design changes and Trend Notices for time impact.
• Advise Construction Manager on foreseen slippage and corrective actions.
• Attend weekly progress and monthly Executive meetings and help prepare agendas.
• Assist Controls Managers in Monthly Progress reports and Monthly Executive Presentations.
• Review commissioning plans for compliance with Baseline Schedule.
• Participate with PMC staff in Close-Out Reports reviews.

Skills

Scheduling & Planning

Progress Monitoring

Stakeholder Coordination

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Hill International is seeking a Planning Manager in Abu Dhabi to develop, manage, and control the project schedule ensuring timely delivery in line with client requirements.

The role involves monitoring progress, identifying risks and delays, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, assessing changes, and providing clear reporting to senior management and the client. On-site work is expected as projects progress.