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Guildhall

The Role
 Guildhall is looking for a Planning Manager to develop, monitor, and control schedules for substructure works in an airport expansion project in Dubai. This role ensures the project progresses on time and resources are effectively allocated. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare detailed project schedules for substructure construction activities. • Monitor progress and ensure alignment with project timelines. • Identify critical paths, potential delays, and recommend mitigation measures. • Coordinate with project management, site teams, and subcontractors for smooth execution. • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management. • Ensure proper integration of planning tools and software into project workflow.
 
Requirements
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. • 10+ years of experience in project planning for large-scale civil construction projects. • Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent scheduling software. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.</li>
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About the company
 Guildhall is the most respected HR & Headhunting Consultancy in the MENA Region. With deep, extensive knowledge of HR & Recruiting in the region, Guildhall has become a trusted partner of choice for candidates and clients. Starting from an exclusive recruitment agency in Dubai - UAE, Guildhall has grown into an elite service with the ability to cover vacancies in across MENA and Asia-pacific. Offering tailored Career Sessions and an innovative industry-first membership program designed to save money on core services. Guildhall is the partner of choice.

Planning Manager

Dubai Limited Investment

The Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing project planning and scheduling activities to ensure timely and successful completion of construction projects. The Planning Manager will closely monitor project progress, manage risks, and support project teams with the tools and guidance needed to address planning challenges.Project Planning &amp; Scheduling<ul><li>Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and timelines using Primavera P6, establishing milestones and ensuring alignment with project goals.</li><li>Lead the preparation, establishment, and refinement of schedule management plans and procedures, implementing consistent reporting and control practices.</li><li>Create and maintain an integrated program-wide schedule, working with the Project Director to align with the work breakdown structure (WBS).</li><li>Oversee the integration of scope, cost, and schedule within the WBS, ensuring ongoing accuracy in project mapping and documentation.</li></ul>Analysis, Reporting &amp; Productivity Monitoring<ul><li>Conduct in-depth planning analysis and prepare detailed progress reports for stakeholders, providing data-driven insights to support project decision-making.</li><li>Monitor productivity across project phases, identifying areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and project outcomes.</li><li>Provide regular statistical and performance reports, presenting data on project schedules, variances, and critical paths to management.</li></ul>Client &amp; Stakeholder Collaboration<ul><li>Interface with clients, project management consultants and stakeholders, participating in regular meetings to review progress and risk management.</li><li>Work closely with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to monitor project progress, addressing issues as they arise to maintain adherence to schedules.</li><li>Participate in weekly and monthly progress meetings with contractors, supervision consultants, and clients to review schedules, performance metrics, and risk mitigation plans.</li></ul>Procurement &amp; Tender Support<ul><li>Assist in developing the program&rsquo;s procurement strategy, establishing associated phasing timelines, and regularly updating these to reflect project needs.</li><li>Respond to bidders' queries during tender periods, ensuring clarity and accuracy in scheduling requirements.</li></ul>Risk &amp; Flexibility Management<ul><li>Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to prevent project delays and enhance schedule integrity.</li><li>Adapt to changing project requirements and demonstrate flexibility in work schedules, including accommodating overtime as necessary to meet project demands.</li></ul>Leadership and Team Management<ul><li>Oversee the work of Planning Engineers and Specialists, analysing and evaluating project progress against critical milestones.</li></ul>Demonstrate leadership by guiding and supporting team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.Job Type: Full-timePay: AED15,000.00 - AED18,000.00 per month

Senior Planner from Construction Background

CSCEC Middle East

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 China State Construction Middle East (CSCEC ME) is recruiting a Planning Manager to lead the Planning team in a newly awarded Large Scale Project in Dubai, UAE.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Taking the lead in preparation of Baseline Programs, by means of preparing it from initiation stage, as a whole including loading of resource and costs, defining activity codes using Primavera P6 software.
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 Taking the lead in updating and revising the Project Baseline Program as required.
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 Taking the lead in preparation of Construction Programs, Working Programs, Recovery Programs, Short Term Look ahead Programs as and when required using Primavera P6 software.
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 Taking the lead in reparation of various reporting formats setting the project reporting criteria.
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 Taking the lead in monitoring and controlling the progress of key activities included under engineering, procurement, construction phases; collection of data and updating of Projects Schedules (Baseline, Construction, Short Term Look ahead Programs) using Primavera P6 Software.
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 Awareness of all the critical issues which effects progress of the works and reporting of these in timely manner to the Project Management.
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 Taking lead in coordination and preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports.
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 Taking lead in coordination and preparation of Key Performance Indicators for all main trades / activities and cost centers as required.
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 Taking lead in preparation, monitoring and update of Resource and Cost Histograms.
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 Taking lead in preparation of Dashboard Reports.
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 Coordination with fellow Departments to for efficient collection and timely processing of accurate project information.
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 Representing Project Planning Department with full exposure to the Client.
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 Taking lead in preparation of Extension of Time Programs by means of utilizing required analyzing methods using Primavera P6 software.
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 Improving the construction management knowledge of the planning and construction teams.
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 Taking the lead of the Project Planning Department and setting an example to the Project Planning Staff.
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 Requirements;
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering
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 Hands-on experience in EOT Claims
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 15+ Years of work experience
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Senior Planning Manager

Parsons

Job DescriptionParsons Corporation is seeking an accomplished Project Controls Manager to lead the planning, scheduling, cost control, and performance monitoring functions for large-scale infrastructure programs in Dubai. The role involves overseeing all project control processes, ensuring integration between schedule, cost, and risk management, and supporting project delivery excellence through data-driven insights and strategic oversight.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and manage all project control activities including planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk analysis across infrastructure and transportation programs.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain project control systems, procedures, and tools to ensure compliance with Parsons global standards.</li><li>Oversee the development of baseline schedules, master schedules, and integrated project plans covering design and construction stages.</li><li>Monitor project progress, identify deviations from plan, and implement corrective measures to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.</li><li>Review and validate contractors baseline and progress schedules using Primavera P6 and recommend necessary adjustments.</li><li>Conduct What-if and Time Impact Analysis (TIA) scenarios to assess the effect of variations, delays, and risks.</li><li>Evaluate and manage contractor claims related to time extensions and disruptions, ensuring evidence-based and contractual compliance.</li><li>Develop and maintain project dashboards and visual reports using Power BI and other digital tools for real-time project performance tracking.</li><li>Conduct risk identification workshops and maintain the project risk register, providing mitigation strategies and contingency planning.</li><li>Prepare periodic progress and performance reports with analysis on cost, schedule, and resource utilization.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure alignment between project execution and schedule targets.</li><li>Ensure project data integrity, accuracy, and traceability in accordance with internal audit and client reporting requirements.</li><li>Train, mentor, and supervise planning engineers and project control staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Lead digital transformation initiatives within the project controls function to enhance automation and reporting efficiency.</li><li>Represent Parsons in client and stakeholder meetings, presenting program performance, risk status, and recovery strategies.</li></ul>Skills Set<ul><li>Project planning and scheduling (Primavera P6)</li><li>Cost and risk management</li><li>Claims and delay analysis</li><li>Performance reporting and analytics (Power BI)</li><li>Project integration and controls governance</li><li>Team leadership and mentoring</li><li>Client and stakeholder coordination</li><li>Digital transformation and automation in project controls</li></ul>

Project Controls Manager

Leap29

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My Client is a large international Service company who specialise in E&amp;P projects globally.
 
Due to recent expansion in Guana, they are searching a Planning Lead to be based in Dubai for a 6 month renewable project for a deepwater project.
 
The Planning lead will need to have experience in:
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 <li>Lead the execution readiness process from FEL through to final drilling execution.</li>
 <li>Translate well concept and basis-of-design into a fully executable plan with clear deliverables, timelines, and interdependencies.</li>
 <li>Coordinate with subsurface, wells, HSE, procurement, legal, and logistics to ensure integrated planning.</li>
 <li>Champion the stage-gate process to secure internal and partner approvals.</li>
 <li>Identify and secure long-lead items (e.g., wellheads, risers, casing, critical equipment) in coordination with supply chain.</li>
 <li>Develop and execute the procurement and contracting strategy in alignment with project risk, schedule, and budget requirements.</li>
 <li>Define the organizational structure and resourcing plan for all execution phases.</li>
 <li>Work closely with HR and project services to secure internal and external (contractor) resources.</li>
 <li>Ensure offshore/onshore readiness for drilling operations (logistics, accommodations, HSSE plans, etc.).</li>
 <li>Lead the identification, quantification, and mitigation of execution risks (technical, commercial, operational).</li>
 <li>Maintain and update the Execution Risk Register, with mitigation plans and clear ownership.</li>
 <li>Facilitate regular risk reviews, lessons learned integration, and mitigation progress tracking.</li>
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The Planning Lead must:
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 <li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).</li>
 <li>20+ years of upstream oil &amp; gas experience, including: <ul>
 <li>Minimum 10 years in execution planning or drilling operations.</li>
 <li>Proven track record in deepwater exploration well planning and execution.</li>
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 <li>Familiarity with FEL frameworks, procurement strategy development, and long-lead item management.</li>
 <li>Experience managing JV partners, regulatory interfaces, and steering committees.</li>
 <li>Proficient in project planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project), risk management systems, and readiness checklists.</li>
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Planning Lead - Deepwater project

Clear.

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 Planning Manager - Hyperscale Data Center
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 United Arab Emirates- Dubai (Relocation required)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Fantastic opportunity for Planning Manager to oversee a number of projects with one of the leading global data center developer building for hyperscalers. This is a great opportunity to join a Data centre contractor with huge global ambitions with an already exciting portfolio of data centre across the MENA region.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This leading data centre developer/ operator is looking to continue their impressive expansion with global ambitions of delivering close to 3 GW of capacity over the coming 2-3 years globally. Great package on offer with true autonomy to make decisions and have a genuine impact. This company are innovative in their approach and considered first movers so this role will suit someone looking to work for a dynamic and fast growing business and happy to travel across a number of Middle East projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Working on large scale hyperscaler data center projects across MENA
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 Working within the PMO function overseeing planning across (construction, design, procurement and cost)
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 Ensuring successful planning and scheduling of projects from initial stages pre-con
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 Providing guidance and support across construction team, consultants and contractors
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 Implementing, process, procedure and structure
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 Background Required
 
 
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 5 + years&rsquo; experience within planning and scheduling
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 Data Center, Mission Critical, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Large-scale construction projects
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 Experience in working with tier 1 clients preferred
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 Based in the UAE or looking to relocate
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Planning Manager with minimum 10 years of experience in high rise building construction in UAEJob Type: Full-timePay: AED18,000.00 - AED25,000.00 per month

Planning Manager (High Rise Construction)

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