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Planning Manager - Construction
CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING ARABIA CO.,LTD. (MIDDLE EAST)
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
1 weeks ago
Primavera P6Project PlanningEarned Value ManagementDelay AnalysisFIDICSchedule Risk Assessment
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Primavera P6Project PlanningEarned Value Management
About the Role
CHEC seeks a Planning Manager for a mega substructure project in Dubai. The role leads planning and project controls, including schedule development in Primavera P6, progress reporting, EOT claims, and team management.
Key Skills for This Role
Primavera P6Project PlanningEarned Value ManagementDelay AnalysisFIDICSchedule Risk Assessment
Responsibilities
- Establish and implement the overall Planning & Project Controls framework for the substructure package
- Develop, baseline, and own the Project Master Schedule (Level 1 to Level 4) in Primavera P6
- Define Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), activity coding, and schedule logic in alignment with contract requirements
- Drive schedule integration across all subcontractors, design teams, procurement, and construction disciplines
- Lead schedule risk assessments and develop proactive mitigation and recovery strategies
- Oversee preparation and submission of Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly Progress Reports to DAEP and senior management
- Develop and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) systems, S curves, and progress dashboards
- Chair internal planning review meetings and represent the planning function in client progress meetings
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of KPIs, milestones, and critical path activities
- Lead preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims and delay analysis in coordination with the contracts team
- Apply recognized delay analysis methodologies (TIA, Windows Analysis, Impacted As Planned)
- Maintain contemporaneous records to support contractual entitlements under FIDIC/NEC conditions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Minimum 12–15 years of planning/project controls experience in large scale construction
- At least 5 years in a Planning Manager or Senior Planning role
- Proven experience on airport, mega infrastructure, or substructure projects (piling, foundations, earthworks)
- Expert level proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory)
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC Red/Yellow Book contract conditions
- Proficient in delay analysis, forensic scheduling, and EOT preparation
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English (mandatory)
- Mandarin/Chinese language skills are a significant advantage
- Prior experience working in the GCC region is strongly preferred
- Experience working with Chinese international contractors is an advantage
- Master's degree or postgraduate qualification is an advantage
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Key Responsibilities
- Establish and implement the overall Planning & Project Controls framework for the substructure package.
- Develop, baseline, and own the Project Master Schedule (Level 1 to Level 4) in Primavera P6.
- Define Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), activity coding, and schedule logic in alignment with the contract requirements.
- Drive schedule integration across all subcontractors, design teams, procurement, and construction disciplines.
- Lead schedule risk assessments and develop proactive mitigation and recovery strategies.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly Progress Reports to DAEP and senior management.
- Develop and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) systems, S curves, and progress dashboards.
- Chair internal planning review meetings and represent the planning function in client progress meetings.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of KPIs, milestones, and critical path activities.
- Lead the preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims and delay analysis in coordination with the contracts team.
- Apply recognized delay analysis methodologies (TIA, Windows Analysis, Impacted As Planned).
- Maintain contemporaneous records to support contractual entitlements under FIDIC/NEC conditions.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree or postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI SP, or Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) are highly desirable.
- Minimum 12–15 years of planning/project controls experience in large scale construction.
- At least 5 years in a Planning Manager or Senior Planning role.
- Proven experience on airport, mega infrastructure, or substructure projects (piling, foundations, earthworks).
- Prior experience working in the GCC region is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with Chinese international contractors (CHEC, CSCEC, CRCC, CCCC) is an advantage.
- Expert level proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory).
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC Red/Yellow Book contract conditions.
- Proficient in delay analysis, forensic scheduling, and EOT preparation.
- Experience with cost loaded and resource loaded schedules.
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