Senior Planning Manager – Construction Scheduling

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi, UAE is seeking a Project Planning Specialist to lead schedules for major construction initiatives. You will develop and maintain comprehensive timelines, identify critical paths, and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely materials.

Applicants should have a civil engineering or construction management background, 5–7 years in project planning, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. PMP is a plus; excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in project planning and scheduling in construction.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project schedules using appropriate software tools.
• Monitor and update project schedules to reflect actual progress.
• Identify critical path activities and potential delays.
• Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of materials and equipment.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project timelines.
• Identify potential risks to project timelines and propose mitigation strategies.
• Prepare regular progress reports for project stakeholders.
• Assess the impact of changes to the project scope and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Ensure that project schedules align with quality standards and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with project managers to evaluate change requests.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi, UAE is seeking a Project Planning Specialist to lead schedules for major construction initiatives. You will develop and maintain comprehensive timelines, identify critical paths, and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely materials.

Applicants should have a civil engineering or construction management background, 5–7 years in project planning, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. PMP is a plus; excellent communication is essential.