Senior Infrastructure Planning & Scheduling Lead

Client of WhiteCrow Research; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of WhiteCrow Research is seeking a senior Project Planner to lead the planning efforts for multiple projects in Dubai. You will develop and maintain schedules, coordinate timelines and resources across company units, and ensure timely delivery within budget and quality standards.

The role requires strong experience in construction/project planning, risk management, and stakeholder coordination, with a track record of delivering complex programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 8–10 years total experience with 2–4 years in project planning (construction/Real Estate).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules with activities, timelines and resources across company units.
• Manage planning controls to ensure timelines, budgets and quality standards are met.
• Establish, monitor and control the integrated master schedule for timely delivery and reporting.
• Prepare executive reporting and dashboards for management with actionable insights.
• Lead planning team; monitor KPIs, cash flows and resources; analyze risks.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors and internal teams on baseline programs.
• Review contractor/PMCs reports; provide mitigation recommendations.
• Assess and respond to EOT claims; support risk management throughout projects.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Budget control

Risk management

Progress reporting

Stakeholder management

Construction

Contractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Client of WhiteCrow Research is seeking a senior Project Planner to lead the planning efforts for multiple projects in Dubai. You will develop and maintain schedules, coordinate timelines and resources across company units, and ensure timely delivery within budget and quality standards.

The role requires strong experience in construction/project planning, risk management, and stakeholder coordination, with a track record of delivering complex programs.