Planning Manager

Planning Manager – Construction Industry

Location: UAQ, UAE

Company: TMC Group

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Planning Manager to join our headquarters team in Umm Al Quwain. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in project planning, scheduling, and controls, and must hold a PMP certification. Previous experience in the construction industry will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update project schedules in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare baseline programs, recovery schedules, and progress updates using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Conduct delay and impact analyses (As-Planned vs. As-Built, Time Impact Analysis, Window Analysis).
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure timely progress and proper resource allocation.
• Support contracts, commercial, and legal teams with planning inputs during claims and dispute resolution.
• Review subcontractor schedules and integrate them into the master project plan.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports highlighting critical activities, risks, and resource utilization.
• Assist the tendering department with project duration estimates and methodology plans.
• Provide management with accurate forecasting and project performance updates.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and safety standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 5–7 years of proven experience as a Planning Engineer in the UAE construction industry.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, including claims, variations, and Extension of Time (EOT) procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in delay analysis techniques such as Time Impact and Window Analysis.
• Ability to interpret contract clauses and align schedules with contractual requirements.
• Knowledge of UAE construction laws and contractual practices is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits will be discussed during the interview.

To Apply:
Send your updated CV to recruitment@tmcuaq.com

TMC Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED1.00 - AED20.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Availability to join the company?
• What is your anticipated pay if we were to consider you? Indicate the minimum and maximum value.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Planning Engineer : 5 years (Preferred)
• Construction: 5 years (Required)