Sr Planning Manager - Infrastructure

• Role: Senior Planning Manager
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Project Management
• Experience: 15 years
• Job Type: Full-time

• Lead project planning and controls including scheduling, tracking, and reporting
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across multiple project packages
• Provide direction to planning and risk teams while coordinating with clients and consultants
• Review contractor baseline schedules and ensure alignment with contract requirements
• Monitor project progress and identify delays, risks, and performance gaps
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain project risk registers
• Perform time impact analysis and scenario planning to evaluate project changes
• Prepare detailed progress reports and presentations for stakeholders
• Evaluate extension of time and disruption claims using recognized methodologies
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and clients to resolve planning issues
• Manage progress measurement systems and key performance indicators
• Lead project meetings and prepare structured documentation and reports
• Maintain accurate records for contract administration and claims support
• Issue delay notices and performance alerts where required
• Manage and mentor planning engineers within the project team
• Lead risk workshops and promote proactive risk mitigation strategies
• Drive adoption of digital tools and automation within project controls

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 15 years of experience in infrastructure project planning
• At least 5 years of experience within UAE infrastructure projects
• Strong experience in bridges, highways, and underpass projects
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Power BI tools
• Deep understanding of planning methodologies and delay analysis techniques
• Ability to manage complex schedules and multi-package projects
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination abilities

• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Primavera P6 and Power BI
• Risk Management and Delay Analysis
• Time Impact Analysis and Window Analysis
• Project Controls and Reporting
• Infrastructure Project Coordination
• Claims Evaluation and Contract Administration
• Data Analysis and Performance Monitoring

• Opportunity to lead planning for major infrastructure and mega projects in Dubai
• High-demand role within the growing Civil Engineering sector
• Career growth through leadership and strategic project involvement
• Exposure to advanced planning tools and digital transformation initiatives
• Collaborative environment with industry-leading professionals

• Role: Senior Planning Manager
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Project Management
• Experience: 15 years
• Job Type: Full-time

• Lead project planning and controls including scheduling, tracking, and reporting
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across multiple project packages
• Provide direction to planning and risk teams while coordinating with clients and consultants
• Review contractor baseline schedules and ensure alignment with contract requirements
• Monitor project progress and identify delays, risks, and performance gaps
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain project risk registers
• Perform time impact analysis and scenario planning to evaluate project changes
• Prepare detailed progress reports and presentations for stakeholders
• Evaluate extension of time and disruption claims using recognized methodologies
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and clients to resolve planning issues
• Manage progress measurement systems and key performance indicators
• Lead project meetings and prepare structured documentation and reports
• Maintain accurate records for contract administration and claims support
• Issue delay notices and performance alerts where required
• Manage and mentor planning engineers within the project team
• Lead risk workshops and promote proactive risk mitigation strategies
• Drive adoption of digital tools and automation within project controls

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 15 years of experience in infrastructure project planning
• At least 5 years of experience within UAE infrastructure projects
• Strong experience in bridges, highways, and underpass projects
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Power BI tools
• Deep understanding of planning methodologies and delay analysis techniques
• Ability to manage complex schedules and multi-package projects
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination abilities

• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Primavera P6 and Power BI
• Risk Management and Delay Analysis
• Time Impact Analysis and Window Analysis
• Project Controls and Reporting
• Infrastructure Project Coordination
• Claims Evaluation and Contract Administration
• Data Analysis and Performance Monitoring

• Opportunity to lead planning for major infrastructure and mega projects in Dubai
• High-demand role within the growing Civil Engineering sector
• Career growth through leadership and strategic project involvement
• Exposure to advanced planning tools and digital transformation initiatives
• Collaborative environment with industry-leading professionals

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