Planner

RecruiterIgnite Search & SelectionDubai &ampgulftalentpublished 06/30/2026
Must-have:SeniorLead
  • Develop, maintain, and monitor the master project schedule for high-rise, commercial, residential, and mixed-use building projects.
  • Prepare detailed baseline programmes using Primavera P6, including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), activity sequencing, logic, and project milestones.
  • Monitor project progress against the approved baseline schedule and recommend corrective actions to recover delays.
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, commercial, and construction teams to ensure project activities are aligned with the approved programme.
  • Identify and monitor the critical path, float consumption, and schedule risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare recovery programmes, revised schedules, and mitigation plans as required.
  • Produce weekly and monthly progress reports, executive dashboards, S-curves, KPI reports, look-ahead schedules, and progress presentations.
  • Prepare and update manpower histograms, equipment deployment plans, procurement schedules, and material tracking reports.
  • Develop and monitor project cash flow forecasts, earned value analysis (EVA), and productivity reports.
  • Track engineering submissions, material approvals, procurement activities, subcontractor progress, and long-lead items to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual milestones and project objectives.
  • Review subcontractor programmes and verify progress claims against actual site progress.
  • Conduct delay analysis, identify schedule impacts, and support extension of time (EOT) and claims preparation when required.
  • Monitor project performance, identify schedule deviations, and recommend strategies to improve productivity and resource utilization.
  • Maintain planning records, project documentation, and technical reports in accordance with company procedures.
  • Participate in project progress meetings and present schedule updates to senior management, clients, and consultants.
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and company planning standards.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
  • Minimum 15 years of proven experience in construction planning and project controls, with a strong background in high-rise, commercial, residential, mixed-use, and large-scale building construction projects.
  • Extensive experience in developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules using Primavera P6.
  • Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, resource planning, cash flow forecasting, delay analysis, and reporting.
  • Proficient in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and other project management and reporting tools.
  • Sound understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, procurement planning, and project lifecycle management.
  • Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with the ability to identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans.
  • Capable of providing technical leadership and planning support within a multidisciplinary construction environment.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
  • Demonstrates high ethical standards, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement.