Planning Manager- On Site

With over 50 years of excellence, Waagner Biro Bridge Services is a leader in construction engineering across Dubai and the UAE. We specialise in innovative solutions for bridge systems, steel structures, and infrastructure projects, serving both government and private sectors.

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Job Description

We are looking for a qualified and experienced  Planning Manager  to manage large scale Project mainly Port Construction Projects  i n Abu Dhabi . The ideal candidate must have bachelor's degree in engineering with minimum of 10 years of experience in their discipline with at least 5 years acting in the proposed role on similar projects of similar size and complexity in the UAE. Must have been involved in at least 2 Projects within the Emirates of Abu Dhabi in the last 10 years. Must have good English language skills  and have a strong working knowledge of Abu Dhabi Authorities procedures and standards . The Planning Manager will be responsible for preparing project schedules and reports, mitigation and/ or revised schedules, tracking progress, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery in compliance with client and authority requirements and etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and monitor detailed  project schedules using Primavera P6 as must skills and MS Project as additional skills, covering all construction phases from mobilization to handover.
• Full planning skills in preparation Cost loaded Program, Resource loaded Program, Change Log, KPI, EOT's and..etc.
• Coordinate with site engineers, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure alignment with the baseline schedule as well as to identify any major risks along with action plan in line with management directions.
• Prepare  look-ahead programs, progress reports, Mitigation plans, crushed plans and recovery plans in case of delays.
• Conduct regular site visits and any required visits to verify actual progress against planned timelines in Abu Dhabi.
• Integrate project milestones and deliverables with  Authorities NOC's approval processes , traffic diversion programs, and authority permits .
• Analyze critical path, float, and resource allocation to optimize project timelines.
• Participate in project progress meetings and provide presentations updates to management and client representatives.
• Strong experience in delay analysis (Time Impact Analysis, Window Analysis, Impacted as Planned Analysis, As Planned VS As Built Window Analysis, Retrospective Longest Path Analysis, Collapsed As built Analysis Analysis), Extension of Time (EOT) claims, and contractual correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with  project planning guidelines and coordinate closely with project control teams.
• Maintain and update project documentation, schedules, and reports in coordination with document control.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Port construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree Engineer with minimum of 10 years of experience in their discipline with at least 5 years acting in the proposed role on similar projects of similar size and complexity in the UAE. Must have been involved in at least 2 Projects within the Emirates of Abu Dhabi in the last 10 years. 
• Proven experience working with  similar projects , familiar with their procedures, submittals, and reporting formats and etc.
• Advanced knowledge of  Primavera P6 , MS Office Suite and Risk analysis  .
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project workflows.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Must have good English language skills

Additional Information

Planning Manager position on a marine, ports, harbour. The candidate should ideally have the following experience:

Essential Experience

• 10–15+ years of planning and project controls experience in construction.
• Proven experience with marine, ports, harbours, jetties, quays, breakwaters and dredging.
• Experience preparing and managing:
  • Baseline Programmes
  • Recovery Programmes
  • Revised Programmes
  • Monthly Programme Updates
  • Resource and Cost Loaded Schedule
  • Experience preparing planning reports, S-curves, productivity analysis, and KPIs.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project management teams.

Technical Knowledge

• Marine construction methodology, including:
  • Piling works
  • Pontoon installation
  • Marine structures
  • Floating equipment and barges
  • Heavy lifting operations
• Understanding of temporary works and marine logistics.

Contractual Knowledge

• FIDIC Contracts.
• Risk management.
• Claims and change management.
• Progress measurement and earned value management.

Preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management.

• PMP certification (preferred).
• Primavera P6 Professional Certification.
• Experience in UAE projects, particularly with AD Ports , DP World or similar clients.

Ideal Project Experience

A strong Planning Manager should have successfully managed planning for projects such as:

• Ports and Harbours
• Marine Terminals
• Container Terminals
• Service Harbours
• Offshore Marine Structures
• Large Infrastructure Projects valued