Strategic Project Planner — 6-Month Contract

1st-jobs.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

1st-jobs.com is seeking a project planner for a 6-month term starting in September in Dubai. The role focuses on crafting and maintaining detailed project schedules, coordinating with site teams, and ensuring timely completion.

Ideal candidates will be proficient in Primavera P6 or equivalent, with strong Microsoft Project skills, excellent communication, and a hands-on, practical mindset to manage resources and costs effectively.

Qualifications

• Proficient Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software.
• Strong Microsoft Project skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Hands-on, practical mindset with an engineering progression.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules outlining tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
• Liaise with site teams and other professionals.
• Monitor project timelines and adjust as needed to ensure completion.
• Identify shortcomings and advise on actions for cost-reduction efforts.
• Work with Project Director/PM to plan, schedule, and program major projects.
• Maintain accurate project documentation such as resource plans, change orders, labor, and expenses.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning / scheduling

Cost optimization

Team coordination

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

1st-jobs.com is seeking a project planner for a 6-month term starting in September in Dubai. The role focuses on crafting and maintaining detailed project schedules, coordinating with site teams, and ensuring timely completion.

Ideal candidates will be proficient in Primavera P6 or equivalent, with strong Microsoft Project skills, excellent communication, and a hands-on, practical mindset to manage resources and costs effectively.