Construction Planning Manager - High Rise Building

Job Title: Planning Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead the planning and project controls function for a high-rise building project in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling the overall project schedule, ensuring timely project delivery while supporting contractual obligations, project reporting, resource planning, and recovery strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning department and supervise Planning Engineers.
• Develop, review, and maintain the project master schedule using Primavera P6.
• Prepare baseline schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project calendars, and project execution plans.
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform critical path, delay, and schedule risk analyses.
• Develop recovery and acceleration programs to mitigate delays.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and executive progress reports, dashboards, S-curves, manpower histograms, and KPI reports.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, QA/QC, and MEP teams.
• Review subcontractor and supplier schedules and integrate them into the master programme.
• Support Extension of Time (EOT), disruption, and delay claims with proper planning documentation.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors regarding planning and project controls.
• Ensure compliance with contractual milestones and project specifications.
• Mentor and develop planning staff while promoting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 12–15 years of planning experience in building construction.
• At least 5 years in a Planning Manager or Senior Planning Engineer role.
• Proven experience delivering high-rise building projects in the UAE.
• Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of project controls, earned value management, critical path analysis, delay analysis, and EOT claims.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• PMP certification is an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Primavera P6
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Power BI or similar reporting tools
• Delay Analysis
• Resource Planning
• Cost and Schedule Control
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and UAE construction practices

Application Question(s):

• Total Years of UAE Experience:
• Total Years of Construction Experience:
• Major High Rise Projects Completed (Project Name & How many levels/floors):
• Main Contractor Experience:
• Previous DIFC / WASL / EMAAR Project Experience, if any:
• Previous or Current Salary:
• Expected Salary:
• Notice Period/Earliest Date That You Can Join:

Work Location: In person