Head of Planning

We are seeking a Head of Planning to lead planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and EOT activities across a portfolio of construction projects. The role will oversee the Planning Department, manage master schedules and recovery plans, provide strategic reporting to senior management, and serve as the primary liaison with Clients and Consultants on all planning-related matters.

  • Extensive experience in construction planning and scheduling, including leadership of large-scale project portfolios.
  • Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, critical path analysis, resource-loaded schedules, recovery planning, and EOT claims.
  • Proven ability to manage planning teams, establish governance frameworks, and drive performance improvement.
  • Strong understanding of delay analysis, contractual entitlements, and the commercial impact of project delays.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and reporting skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership, Clients, and Consultants.
  • Ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects, identify schedule risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • Extensive experience in construction planning and scheduling, including leadership of large-scale projects and multi-project portfolios.
  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
  • Strong expertise in project scheduling, critical path analysis, progress monitoring, recovery planning, and Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
  • Proven experience leading and developing planning teams within a contracting environment.
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, delay analysis, and schedule-related commercial and contractual matters.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging Clients, Consultants, and senior management.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, identify schedule risks, and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities.

Head of Planning

Construction / Site Management / Infrastructure

Dubai

Experience: 15-20 years

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