Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Scheduling

Develop, maintain, and update the

Master Project Programme

using Primavera P6. Prepare detailed construction schedules, including engineering, procurement, and execution phases. Establish

baseline schedules

and monitor against actual progress. Identify critical paths, key milestones, and deliverables for high-rise structures.

2. Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Track progress through site visits, weekly coordination meetings, and progress measurement systems. Prepare

weekly and monthly progress reports

, dashboards, delay analyses, and recovery plans. Coordinate with site teams to validate progress percentages, productivity, and planned vs. actual outputs.

3. Delay Analysis & Claims Support

Conduct Time Impact Analysis (TIA), delay assessments, and EOT (Extension of Time) evaluations. Support contract and claims teams with planning-related documentation. Prepare documentation for

Dubai Municipality (DM)

,

RTA

,

Trakhees

, or authorities if required.

4. Coordination & Communication

Coordinate with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and client representatives. Work closely with project managers, construction managers, and engineering teams. Participate in technical and planning-related meetings and provide schedule advice.

5. Risk Management

Identify schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies. Update risk registers and incorporate mitigation measures into schedules. Ensure contingency planning for long-lead items such as facade, MEP equipment, and elevators.

6. Resource & Cost Planning

Develop resource-loaded schedules (labour, equipment, materials). Work with cost control to link the schedule with project cost forecasts. Analyse productivity rates and adjust plans accordingly.

7. Compliance & Standards

Ensure planning practices align with

Dubai construction standards

, authority procedures, and contract specifications. Comply with company project controls systems and ensure document control consistency.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. 10-15 years experience in planning, with at least

5 years in high-rise projects

in the UAE. Strong command of

Primavera P6

, MS Project, and related planning tools. Experience with EOT, delay analysis, and claims documentation. Strong understanding of high-rise construction methods (core walls, PT slabs, facade systems, MEP integration). Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of local authorities (DM, RTA, DCD, DEWA, Trakhees, etc.). Experience in fast-track construction projects. Understanding of BIM (4D scheduling is an advantage).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent