Project Planning Manager

Hashim Contracting and General Maintenance LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hashim Contracting and General Maintenance LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a seasoned Planning Leader to oversee the planning function across multiple projects. You will develop and maintain master programmes, monitor progress, and prepare weekly/monthly reports to ensure milestones are met.

The role requires coordinating with Project Managers, procurement, and commercial teams, analysing delays, and driving recovery plans. HSE responsibilities are integral to daily duties on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function and manage the Planning Engineers and Coordinators across all projects.
• Develop and maintain the master programme and detailed baseline schedules for all projects in line with contract requirements and the Client's milestones.
• Review and approve project programmes prepared by the planning team before submission to the Client / Consultant.
• Monitor actual progress against the baseline schedule, update programmes regularly and issue weekly and monthly progress reports and S-curves.
• Analyse delays and critical path activities, and recommend recovery plans and acceleration measures to the Project Director and Project Managers.
• Prepare and review Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analyses and supporting records in coordination with the Contracts department.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules and forecast manpower, equipment and material requirements in coordination with Procurement and Site teams.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, QS and Subcontractors to ensure schedule inputs are accurate and up to date.
• Assist in tender stage planning, including preparation of tender programmes, methodologies and resource histograms.
• Align cash flow forecasts and progress measurement with the project programmes in coordination with the Commercial / Finance departments.
• Establish and maintain planning procedures, standards and templates, and ensure consistent implementation across projects.
• Review and verify progress and quantities used for Monthly Payment Certificates in accordance with contract requirements.
• HSE Responsibility:To take care of own health and safety and that of others including the Environment that may be affected at work.To cooperate with employers and co-workers to meet the legal requirements.
• HSE Accountability:To report to supervisor/top management any risk/incident related to health and safety and environment in his work area.

Job description

Company Description

Hashim Contracting and General Maintenance LLC, founded in 2000, is a diversified contracting and maintenance company that has expanded from its original contracting focus into multiple areas of operation. The company employs highly qualified technical staff and collaborates with certified external service providers when needed to ensure high-quality project delivery. Over the past decade, it has successfully completed a wide range of projects, earning strong satisfaction from clients and consultants. Hashim Contracting holds ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007, and ISO 14001:2004 certifications, and is classified as a Grade II contractor by the Abu Dhabi Planning Department. The organization is committed to precise estimation, efficient scheduling, superior construction, and dependable service for every project.

Role Description

• 1.1Lead the planning function and manage the Planning Engineers and Coordinators across all projects.
• 1.2Develop and maintain the master programme and detailed baseline schedules for all projects in line with contract requirements and the Client's milestones.
• 1.3Review and approve project programmes prepared by the planning team before submission to the Client / Consultant.
• 1.4Monitor actual progress against the baseline schedule, update programmes regularly and issue weekly and monthly progress reports and S-curves.
• 1.5Analyse delays and critical path activities, and recommend recovery plans and acceleration measures to the Project Director and Project Managers.
• 1.6Prepare and review Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analyses and supporting records in coordination with the Contracts department.
• 1.7Develop resource-loaded schedules and forecast manpower, equipment and material requirements in coordination with Procurement and Site teams.
• 1.8Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, QS and Subcontractors to ensure schedule inputs are accurate and up to date.
• 1.9Assist in tender stage planning, including preparation of tender programmes, methodologies and resource histograms.
• 1.10Align cash flow forecasts and progress measurement with the project programmes in coordination with the Commercial / Finance departments.
• 1.11Establish and maintain planning procedures, standards and templates, and ensure consistent implementation across projects.
• 1.12Review and verify progress and quantities used for Monthly Payment Certificates in accordance with contract requirements.
• 1.13HSE Responsibility:To take care of own health and safety and that of others including the Environment that may be affected at work.To cooperate with employers and co-workers to meet the legal requirements.
• 1.14HSE Accountability:To report to supervisor/top management any risk/incident related to health and safety and environment in his work area.