Senior Construction Planning Manager | Abu Dhabi

Ali & Sons Holding LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ali & Sons Contracting LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Planning Manager to lead planning, scheduling, and performance tracking on major construction projects. You will ensure milestones align with budgets and contractual requirements, and drive efficient project execution.

The role demands advanced Primavera P6 skills, strong English communication, and leadership across planners, project managers, and subcontractors. A civil engineering background and 15 years’ experience are expected.

Qualifications

• BS Civil Engineering with minimum 15 years of experience.
• Master’s is an advantage.
• FIDIC / PMP
• Full understanding of Construction Industry: Tendering, Contracts, Engineering, Procurement, QHSE requirements.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and other project planning tools.
• Strong communication and coordination skills in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain integrated planning programmes across multiple construction projects.
• Lead planning activities across the project portfolio with project planners and managers.
• Prepare tender programmes and baseline schedules, methodologies, and resource plans.
• Monitor productivity benchmarks, manpower, resource loading, and performance against plans.
• Consolidate and monitor cash flow, resource allocation, progress, and forecasts.
• Develop portfolio-level reporting, dashboards, and KPI visuals.
• Monitor critical paths, milestones, variances, delays, and risks; recommend corrective actions.
• Integrate QHSE requirements within planning processes and execution plans.
• Provide planning support for claims management, delay analysis, and EoT submissions.
• Coordinate planning with project teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Skills

English communication

Leadership & coordination

QHSE awareness

Education

BS Civil Engineering

Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

Primavera P6

PMP

Job description

Ali & Sons Contracting LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Planning Manager to lead planning, scheduling, and performance tracking on major construction projects. You will ensure milestones align with budgets and contractual requirements, and drive efficient project execution.

The role demands advanced Primavera P6 skills, strong English communication, and leadership across planners, project managers, and subcontractors. A civil engineering background and 15 years’ experience are expected.