Project Planning Manager

Khazna Data Centers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Khazna Data Centers in Abu Dhabi seeks a Project Planning Manager to lead planning across construction projects. You will develop detailed schedules, baseline programs, WBS, and methods to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

You will manage planning engineers, monitor progress, analyze delays, support EOT claims, and coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams. Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management, 10+ years in planning, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• 5+ years in a senior/lead planning role on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Establish baseline programs aligned with project scope and milestones.
• Define work breakdown structures (WBS) and planning methodologies.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules.
• Identify delays, risks, and critical path impacts.
• Develop mitigation and recovery strategies for schedule delays.
• Lead schedule updates, progress measurement, and forecasting.
• Manage planning engineers and project controls teams.
• Standardize planning practices across projects.
• Coordinate planning activities with project managers, engineers, and contractors.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards.
• Monitor KPIs and provide management performance insights.
• Conduct delay analysis and support EOT claims and change management.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to align project schedules.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Leadership

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

PMP certification

PMI-SP certification

Job description

Since 2012, Khazna has become the leading wholesale data center provider in the Middle East and North Africa, delivering reliable and scalable infrastructure to support the region’s growing digital ecosystem.

We are seeking a Project Planning Manager is responsible for leading the planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring functions across construction projects. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with contractual and strategic requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Establish baseline programs aligned with project scope and milestones.
• Define work breakdown structures (WBS) and planning methodologies.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules.
• Identify delays, risks, and critical path impacts.
• Develop mitigation and recovery strategies for schedule delays.
• Lead schedule updates, progress measurement, and forecasting.
• Manage planning engineers and project controls teams.
• Standardize planning practices across projects.
• Coordinate planning activities with project managers, engineers, and contractors.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards.
• Monitor KPIs and provide management performance insights.
• Conduct delay analysis and support EOT claims and change management.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to align project schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• 5+ years in a senior/lead planning role on large-scale projects.
• Strong experience with Primavera P6; PMP certification preferred/required.
• PMI-SP certification preferred/required.
• Advanced knowledge of planning, scheduling, construction methodologies, and sequencing.
• Expertise in delay analysis, EOT claims, and project controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, client management, and multitasking skills.