Planning manager

Overview Lead project planning, scheduling and monitoring for large-scale EPC building construction projects using Primavera P6 and maintain baseline, target, recovery and catch‑up schedules with detailed WBS and CPM logic. Responsibilities Monitor project progress, identify critical path activities and recommend corrective actions to mitigate delays. Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, QA/QC and Commercial teams to ensure schedule integration. Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, S‑Curves, dashboards, KPI reports and management presentations. Conduct delay analysis, Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and support Extension of Time (EOT) and claims preparation. Perform resource loading, productivity analysis, manpower histograms and resource optimization. Review subcontractor schedules and monitor compliance with contractual milestones and project deliverables. Evaluate schedule risks and develop mitigation and recovery plans to ensure timely project completion. Ensure compliance with contract requirements, project controls procedures and client reporting standards. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline. Minimum 15+ years of experience in planning and project controls for EPC Building Construction Projects. Proven experience in high‑rise buildings, commercial, residential, mixed‑use, hospitality, healthcare, or industrial building projects. Expert proficiency in Primavera P6; knowledge of MS Project and Power BI is an advantage. Strong understanding of CPM scheduling, WBS development, resource loading, cost and progress monitoring. Experience in baseline scheduling, recovery planning, delay analysis, EOT claims and schedule risk assessment. Excellent knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction sequencing and project control methodologies. Ability to coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams. Strong analytical, leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills. PMP, PMI‑SP, CCP, PSP or equivalent planning/project management certification is preferred. Gulf (GCC) experience is highly preferred.

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