Senior Planning Manager, Infrastructure Projects

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Flexible work options

Job summary

AECOM seeks an experienced Planning Manager to lead planning, scheduling and project controls for major infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. You will develop integrated programmes, monitor progress, and assess contractor schedules to support timely delivery.

The role requires 15+ years in planning and project controls, with at least 5 years as Planning Manager on large infrastructure programs. Strong advanced Primavera P6 skills and FIDIC contract knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) or PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, progress monitoring and project controls for large infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain integrated master programmes across design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, handover and close-out.
• Evaluate contractor schedules and recovery plans for contractual milestones.
• Prepare look-ahead programmes and support construction planning and coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

PMI-PMP or PMI-SP preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

BIM / digital construction tools

Job description

AECOM seeks an experienced Planning Manager to lead planning, scheduling and project controls for major infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. You will develop integrated programmes, monitor progress, and assess contractor schedules to support timely delivery.

The role requires 15+ years in planning and project controls, with at least 5 years as Planning Manager on large infrastructure programs. Strong advanced Primavera P6 skills and FIDIC contract knowledge are essential.