Project Controls Sr. Planning

Confidential Company; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Ras al-Khaimah seeks a Project Manager to develop and manage integrated Project Master Programmes. The role involves preparation of strategic development programmes and oversight of project timelines with external consultants and stakeholders.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, 5-12+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project planning within construction.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale developments.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated Project Master Programmes.
• Prepare strategic master development programmes during project feasibility.
• Monitor project progress and recommend mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project Master Programmes management

Primavera P6

Stakeholder management

Delay analysis

Procurement planning

Construction project scheduling

Regulatory process understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated Project Master Programmes covering the complete project lifecycle from project inception through final handover.
• Prepare strategic master development programmes during project feasibility and pre‑contract stages.
• Develop baseline schedules, recovery programmes, and revised project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Integrate design deliverables (Concept, Schematic, Detailed Design, and IFC stages) into the overall project programme.
• Coordinate programme timelines with design consultants, contractors, procurement teams, and key stakeholders.
• Plan and monitor statutory authority approvals, building permits, and utility approval milestones.
• Prepare and manage procurement schedules, tender programmes, contract award timelines, and long‑lead material procurement plans.
• Monitor project progress, identify critical path activities, schedule risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Conduct delay analysis, schedule impact assessments, and programme recovery planning.
• Prepare executive dashboards, KPI reports, milestone reports, and management presentations.
• Ensure programme alignment across development, design, procurement, and construction phases.
• Support project governance by providing accurate planning, reporting, and programme control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with senior management to ensure timely project delivery and achievement of key milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 5–12+ years of experience in project planning and programme management within the construction or real estate industry.
• Proven experience preparing and managing Project Master Programmes for large‑scale developments.
• Strong experience in pre‑contract planning, development planning, and design‑stage project scheduling.
• Hands‑on experience with Primavera P6 and project controls methodologies.
• Experience coordinating Concept, Schematic, Detailed Design, and IFC design deliverables.
• Strong understanding of statutory authority approvals, building permits, and regulatory processes.
• Experience in procurement planning, tender scheduling, and contract award programmes.
• Proven experience working with Real Estate Developers, Project Management Consultants (PMC), or Design Consultancy firms.
• Experience delivering hospitality, residential, commercial, mixed‑use, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling techniques, critical path analysis, delay analysis, and recovery planning.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• Ability to prepare executive‑level programme reports and dashboards for senior management.
• PMP, PSP, or Primavera P6 Certification will be an added advantage.