Planning Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function and manage the Planning Engineers and Coordinators across all projects.
• Develop and maintain the master programme and detailed baseline schedules for all projects in line with contract requirements and the Client's milestones.
• Review and approve project programmes prepared by the planning team before submission to the Client / Consultant.
• Monitor actual progress against the baseline schedule, update programmes regularly, and issue weekly and monthly progress reports and S-curves.
• Analyse delays and critical path activities, and recommend recovery plans and acceleration measures to the Project Director and Project Managers.
• Prepare and review Extension of Time (EOT) claims, delay analyses, and supporting records in coordination with the Contracts Department.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules and forecast manpower, equipment, and material requirements in coordination with Procurement and Site teams.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, QS, and Subcontractors to ensure schedule inputs are accurate and up to date.
• Assist in tender-stage planning, including preparation of tender programmes, methodologies, and resource histograms.
• Align cash flow forecasts and progress measurement with the project programmes in coordination with the Commercial / Finance Departments.
• Establish and maintain planning procedures, standards, and templates, and ensure consistent implementation across projects.
• Review and verify progress and quantities used for Monthly Payment Certificates in accordance with contract requirements.

HSE Responsibility

Take care of own health and safety and that of others, including the environment that may be affected at work. Cooperate with employers and co-workers to meet legal requirements.

HSE Accountability

Report to the supervisor / top management any risk or incident related to health, safety, and the environment in the work area.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. PMP / PMI-SP certification is preferred.

Experience

12 to 15 years of experience in construction planning, including at least 5 years in a managerial planning role.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Ability to work extended hours to fulfill the role.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines.

Pay: From AED3,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Expected Salary?

Language:

• Arabic (Required)

Work Location: In person