Senior Data Center Project Planning Lead

James L Williams Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 402,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

James L. Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced Project Planning Manager to support the planning and scheduling activities across our data center projects.

You will develop and maintain detailed project schedules, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with client and contract requirements. You will lead planning deliverables, coordinate with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and consultants, and manage risks, delays, and EOT claims in coordination with the Commercial team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of planning experience in construction, EPC, or MEP projects.
• Experience on data center projects is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience preparing baseline schedules and planning reports.
• Experience coordinating with main contractors, consultants and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 per contract requirements.
• Prepare resource-loaded and cost-loaded baseline programs with PM and Commercial team.
• Ensure timely submission and approval of baseline schedules with client/main contractor.

Skills

Project scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Progress reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

James L. Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced Project Planning Manager to support the planning and scheduling activities across our data center projects.

You will develop and maintain detailed project schedules, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with client and contract requirements. You will lead planning deliverables, coordinate with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and consultants, and manage risks, delays, and EOT claims in coordination with the Commercial team.