Senior Planning Manager - Constructions

Senior Planning Manager (Construction Company)Location: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIndustry: Construction

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

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• 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.
• Performance Monitoring & Control
• 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.
• Strategic Planning & Governance
• 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.
• Stakeholder Coordination
• 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.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Prepare executive-level reports, planning documentation, and dashboards for board and senior management reviews.
• Maintain full audit trails of planning decisions and changes to the baseline.

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.
• Deal Breaker:
• Must have experience in high-rise buildings for at least 8 years in the UAEMust have experience as a Senior Planning Manager for at least 8 years in the UAEMust have contractor experience