Senior Planning Manager - Construction Projects (UAE)

Dutco Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutco Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Planner with 12–15 years in construction and project controls, including 5–8 years in a managerial planning role. You will drive project controls, scheduling, and cost/performance reporting for large-scale developments.

Lead the planning team, coordinate with clients and consultants, and ensure timely delivery on high-rise and mixed-use projects in the UAE. PMP is preferred, with strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years total experience in construction/project controls.
• 5–8 years in a managerial planning role.
• Strong UAE/GCC project experience.
• Experience in high-rise, mixed-use, hospitality, infrastructure, or large-scale developments.

Responsibilities

• Baseline Programme preparation (resource loaded) using Primavera P6.
• Prepare progress reports and delay analysis.
• EOT claim preparation, risk/claim management.
• Review and approve subcontractor schedules.
• Lead and mentor Project Planning Team.

Skills

Project Management / EVM / EOT Claim

Primavera P6

MS Office

Leadership & Team Management

Client & Consultant Coordination

Decision Making / Problem Solving

Presentation & Reporting

FIDIC UAE contracts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Dutco Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Planner with 12–15 years in construction and project controls, including 5–8 years in a managerial planning role. You will drive project controls, scheduling, and cost/performance reporting for large-scale developments.

Lead the planning team, coordinate with clients and consultants, and ensure timely delivery on high-rise and mixed-use projects in the UAE. PMP is preferred, with strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts.