Senior Planning Manager - Constructions
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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Planning Manager to lead planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring of major group-level construction projects in Dubai. The role requires strong experience in master planning, project control, and cross-functional coordination.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project) across the project lifecycle from concept to completion
- Integrate scope, timelines, and resources into a comprehensive project plan, identifying critical paths and dependencies
- Support the alignment of project plans with broader group strategy and investment goals
- Track progress and performance through earned value management (EVM), KPIs, and reporting dashboards
- Conduct schedule risk analysis and recommend corrective actions where needed
- Lead delay analysis and extension of time (EOT) assessments
- Participate in annual and multi year business planning exercises
- Coordinate across subsidiaries to consolidate plans and ensure synergy in timelines, resource allocation, and milestone alignment
- Contribute to feasibility assessments and strategic planning for new developments or ventures
- Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders (project teams, finance, legal, executive office) and external consultants/contractors
- Support the leadership team with decision making data, timelines, and risk assessments
- Prepare executive level reports, planning documentation, and dashboards for board and senior management reviews
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a planning or project control leadership role
- Proven experience in large scale real estate, construction, infrastructure, or multi sector project portfolios
- Strong background in Primavera P6, MS Project, and planning software
- Familiarity with cost planning, contracts (FIDIC), and project governance is an advantage
- Experience working in or with family owned businesses or private investment groups is preferred
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
- Experience in high rise towers
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Position Overview
- We are seeking a Senior Planning Manager to lead the planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring of major group level projects across multiple business units.
- The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in master planning, project control, and cross functional coordination.
- This is a strategic role requiring close collaboration with executive leadership, technical teams, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project) across the project lifecycle from concept to completion.
- Integrate scope, timelines, and resources into a comprehensive project plan, identifying critical paths and dependencies.
- Support the alignment of project plans with broader group strategy and investment goals.
- Track progress and performance through earned value management (EVM), KPIs, and reporting dashboards.
- Conduct schedule risk analysis and recommend corrective actions where needed.
- Lead delay analysis and extension of time (EOT) assessments.
- Participate in annual and multi year business planning exercises.
- Coordinate across subsidiaries to consolidate plans and ensure synergy in timelines, resource allocation, and milestone alignment.
- Contribute to feasibility assessments and strategic planning for new developments or ventures.
- Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders (project teams, finance, legal, executive office) and external consultants/contractors.
- Support the leadership team with decision making data, timelines, and risk assessments.
- Prepare executive level reports, planning documentation, and dashboards for board and senior management reviews.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a planning or project control leadership role.
- Proven experience in large scale real estate, construction, infrastructure, or multi sector project portfolios.
- Strong background in Primavera P6, MS Project, and planning software.
- Familiarity with cost planning, contracts (FIDIC), and project governance is an advantage.
- Experience working in or with family owned businesses or private investment groups is preferred.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in high rise towers.
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