Civil Planning Manager

We are seeking an experienced Civil Planning Manager with proven expertise in UAE-based villa developments and high-rise building projects. The candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling project timelines to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6/MS Project.
• Prepare baseline programs, recovery programs, and revised schedules.
• Establish Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for villas and high-rise projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams for integrated planning.

Monitoring & Control

• Track project progress against approved baseline schedules.
• Conduct delay analysis (EOT claims, time impact analysis).
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Cost & Resource Planning

• Coordinate with QS and commercial teams for cost-loaded programs.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, and material utilization.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Contractual & Stakeholder Coordination

• Review contract documents related to planning and scheduling.
• Support preparation of claims, variation orders, and extension of time submissions.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to UAE construction regulations and municipality requirements.
• Align project timelines with authority approvals (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Municipality).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• PMP / PMI-SP certification (preferred).
• 10–15+ years of experience in UAE construction industry.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial planning role.
• Extensive experience in:
• Luxury villas
• G+ floors residential towers
• High-rise commercial buildings

Technical Skills

• Primavera P6 (Advanced Level)
• MS Project
• AutoCAD
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts
• Delay analysis & EOT preparation
• Resource & cost-loaded scheduling

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership & team coordination
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent reporting & presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction market and authority processes

Job Type: Full-time