Senior Planning Manager

ALEC Holdings; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Planning Manager to oversee project scheduling and risk management for high-impact infrastructure projects. The candidate should have extensive experience in building construction, technical planning knowledge, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office. This is a full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 15–18 years in building construction.
• Expert in scheduling and progress tracking.
• Experience in theme park or hospitality projects is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project program, calendars, and critical paths.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare reports, audits, and resource forecasts.

Skills

Technical planning knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Building, or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Senior Planning Manager – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Are you a strategic thinker with deep experience in planning, scheduling, and project controls? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where accuracy, foresight, and coordination drive success?

Overview

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C. (ALEC), part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is one of the GCC’s most trusted construction companies, delivering high-profile, technically complex developments across airports, high-rises, retail, and hospitality sectors. In the UAE, ALEC is behind some of the nation’s most iconic projects, offering fully integrated construction solutions through specialist business units.

Why Join Us?

As a Senior Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving project success through meticulous programme development and proactive risk management. You’ll interpret technical documentation to build resilient schedules, identify potential risks early, and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery.

You’ll collaborate across planning, technical, procurement, and construction teams to align methodologies, resources, and logistics — fostering seamless coordination throughout the project lifecycle. In addition, you’ll lead performance tracking and reporting efforts, from establishing baseline resource curves to preparing delay impact assessments and EOT claims.

About Your Team

Reporting to the Head of Planning, you will work closely with project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to create, manage, and monitor detailed project schedules. You’ll also provide mentorship to junior planning engineers and support strategic project decisions through accurate data and analysis.

Your Role

• Developing and managing project program, calendars, and critical paths
• Interpreting drawings, BOQs, and specifications to shape planning strategies
• Collaborating with engineers, managers, procurement, and supply chain teams
• Assessing risks, proposing mitigation, and supporting change management
• Preparing reports, progress audits, and resource forecasts
• Supporting 4D digital planning and ensuring compliance with ALEC standards

This is a full-time position following a Monday to Saturday work schedule, standard within the industry for site-based roles.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Building, or equivalent
• 15–18 years in building construction
• Strong technical planning knowledge
• Solid contractual awareness
• Expert in Primavera P6 & MS Office
• Skilled in scheduling, task prioritization, and progress tracking
• Clear, persuasive communicator across teams and clients
• Experience in theme park or hospitality projects is a strong advantage

Skills

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and construction sequencing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape and influence major, high-impact infrastructure projects.
• A supportive, collaborative team culture where innovation and excellence are core values.
• Professional growth, mentorship, and career development opportunities within ALEC Group.

Are you ready to take the lead in planning world-class infrastructure?

If you’re highly organized, technically strong, and thrive in high-performance environments—we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something excellent.