Senior Planning Manager - Construction Scheduling

Hill Intl.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International in Abu Dhabi seeks a Planning Manager to lead the project scheduling, monitor progress, and ensure on-time delivery in line with client requirements. You will review baselines, coordinate with contractors, assess changes, and report to senior management.

Requires 12–15 years' planning experience and proficiency in Primavera, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint. This role focuses on maintaining alignment with baselines and preparing recovery strategies when needed, with frequent

Qualifications

• BSc or higher in engineering.
• Minimum 12–15 years of planning experience on similar projects.
• Proficient with Primavera, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Review baseline schedule and report to the Controls Manager.
• Monitor contractor progress against approved schedules and report shortages.
• Review recovery schedules and ensure adequate manpower and supervision.
• Visit project sites to verify progress and report deficiencies.
• Review daily/weekly/monthly reports and report deficiencies.
• Assess time-impact claims and report assessments.
• Review field design changes and assess time impact.
• Advise on foreseen slippages and corrective actions.
• Attend weekly progress meetings and assist with monthly reports.
• Review commissioning plans for compliance with baselines.
• Participate in Close-Out Reports review with PMC staff.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Report writing

Education

BSc or higher in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Hill International in Abu Dhabi seeks a Planning Manager to lead the project scheduling, monitor progress, and ensure on-time delivery in line with client requirements. You will review baselines, coordinate with contractors, assess changes, and report to senior management.

Requires 12–15 years' planning experience and proficiency in Primavera, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint. This role focuses on maintaining alignment with baselines and preparing recovery strategies when needed, with frequent