345 Project Planning jobs in Abu Dhabi

The Project Planning Specialist is responsible for leading the planning and scheduling activities of infrastructure projects to ensure timely and efficient execution. This role involves developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules, analyzing progress, identifying potential delays, and recommending corrective actions.

This position requires a high degree of organization and analytical skills to effectively manage multiple projects and stakeholders. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are also essential in this role.

• Project Planning: Develop detailed project schedules using approved software, ensuring alignment with project scope, contractual milestones, and resource availability.
• Progress Monitoring: Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, identify variances, and analyze their impact on project delivery. Prepare periodic progress reports, including look-ahead schedules, and provide early warnings of potential delays.
• Baseline & WBS Development: Establish baseline programs in coordination with the project team and define work breakdown structures (WBS) to facilitate accurate planning, tracking, and reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with a minimum of 10+ years' experience in project planning and scheduling for large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 Project Management Software and other relevant tools.
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of FIDIC contracts, Work Breakdown Structures, and risk management techniques.

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent planning and organizational skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Project Planning Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Planning Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing project planning systems, preparing contract master schedules, and supporting regions and business line leadership in cost forecasting and reporting.

• Establishing resource plans and progress measurement systems
• Preparing histograms and S-curves from contract master schedules
• Reviewing procurement and subcontract plans for compliance with contract master schedules
• Monitoring progress against contract master schedules and proposing reschedules as needed
• Assisting in developing work packs for all disciplines, where required
• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports according to contract and internal procedural requirements
• Preparing six-week lookaheads
• Maintaining an as-built schedule
• Assisting in ad-hoc exercises to support variation/claim preparation, including delay analysis and timeline preparation
• Updating contract master schedules weekly, monitoring deviations, and identifying problem areas to project managers and business line leaders
• Providing input to cost engineers for cost forecasting based on the latest schedule

Requirements include a minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, Business Management, Quantity Surveying, or similar, along with significant experience in planning, project controls, or an engineering discipline function involved in producing schedules, cost estimates, proposals, or similar. Commercial and contractual diligence is also essential, as is proficiency in Primavera and other related software packages.

Preferred candidates will have experience in project management and delivery versus deadlines, as well as advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Seeking a seasoned project management professional to lead planning initiatives in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal part in overseeing project management and development of strategic plans for Gas Processing and Gas Compression projects.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, identifying key milestones and resource allocation requirements.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Minimum 18+ years of experience in oil & gas industry, specifically in FEED & Detail Engineering and ADNOC Projects involving Gas Processing plants and pipelines.

• Significant experience working onshore and offshore projects.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, collaborating with experienced professionals in the field.

A reputable organization is seeking a highly skilled Project Planning Expert to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing project plans, coordinating with project teams, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Develop high-level project planning documents, including pre-construction and construction planning.
• Review project schedules against realistic timeframes and provide input during feasibility phases.
• Coordinate with project teams to identify critical paths and alternate schedules.

The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of project management principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborate with project teams to assess schedule deviations and their impact on the project budget.
• Provide support and input during project feasibility phases.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or operations.
• Strong knowledge of project management software and tools.

Minimum 5+ years of experience in project planning and control, preferably in the real estate development industry.

Royal Joinery offers expert project planning and scheduling expertise to clients on high-profile projects. Our team of skilled professionals deliver sophisticated solutions through innovative techniques and equipment.

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Planning Professional to ensure effective project planning and timely delivery. This role requires collaboration with various teams and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project schedules using appropriate software tools.
• Monitor and update project schedules to reflect actual progress.
• Identify critical path activities and potential delays.
• Ensure alignment of project schedules with overall project objectives.

You will also be responsible for resource allocation, risk assessment, reporting, change management, quality assurance, and cost control.

In return, we offer a competitive benefits package and a path towards a rewarding career as part of a leading family group.

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Senior Project Planning Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Planning Manager to lead our project planning and scheduling efforts. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire project planning process, ensuring that all aspects of the project are properly planned and executed.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including project schedules, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate potential project risks and issues.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., engineering, project management).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably on large-scale projects.
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and scheduling software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
• The chance to work on challenging and high-profile projects, with a talented and dedicated team.

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The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Planning Engineer to join our this role you will be providing expert planning guidance to project teams within the PGGI 2226 unit supporting the successful execution of EP and EPC projects. Act as a key advisor in aligning project timelines deliverables and re-source planning with business and client expectations. You will be combining strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail to ensure robust planning frameworks are in place from contract award through to project handover. Anticipate challenges and proactively support the team in navigating complex project dynamics. You will Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders ensuring transparent communication and collaborative problem-solving across Engineering Procurement Construction and Project management functions. Serve as a central point of coordination to drive alignment and accountability.

How youll make an impact

• Leading the planning activities for EP and EPC projects ensuring alignment across engineering procurement construction and other key functions. Monitor progress provide regular updates and escalate risks proactively to maintain project timelines and contractual commitments.
• Developing and managing detailed project schedules in collaboration with Engineering Procurement and Construction teams. Account for resource constraints bottlenecks and critical path activities to optimize execution and ensure milestone adherence.
• Tracking and analyzing site execution progress against the baseline schedule. Identify delays maintain delay logs and work closely with site teams to implement recovery plans. Provide look-ahead schedules and executive summaries to guide project teams and senior management.
• Leading and supporting the preparation of Extension of Time claims by selecting appropriate delay analysis methodologies (e.g. Impacted as planned Time Impact Analysis As-Planned vs. As-Built etc). Coordinate with project teams to gather substantiating evidence and ensure timely submission of claims.
• Monitoring project progress using S-curves with assigned weightages across disciplines and deliverables. Develop and interpret cost curves to assess earned value forecast trends and support financial and schedule performance evaluations.
• Closely monitoring contractual milestones stage gates and on-time delivery commitments. Ensure timely completion of key deliverables in alignment with client expectations and project agreements.
• Overseeing all planning-related activities within SAP and other digital platforms (Power BI). Ensure accurate data entry reporting and system integration to support project controls and decision-making.
• Preparing and maintaining key planning reports including project KPIs. Support monthly and weekly reviews with actionable insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Working closely with Tendering & sales Project Management Engineerinng Manufacturing and site team to align planning strategies with business goals and client expectations.
• Living Hitachi Energys core values safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelors degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 10-15 years of work experience in EP and EPC projects particularly in greenfield and brownfield developments across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Expert level knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project
• PMI-SP or PMP certified
• A strong background in project controls scheduling and resource planning with a proven track record of working on large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with tools like Primavera P6 MS Project and Power BI is essential.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and multicultural environments is highly valued.
• Proactive Self-Motivated Flexible.
• Quick to learn and execute.
• Experience in Microsoft office and tools.
• Knowledge of DMS ACC etc
• Ability to collaborate and work together with different stakeholders
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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Employment Type : Contract.

We are hiring a Delmia Quintiq demand planning professional to design, implement, and support demand planning solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders to enhance forecast accuracy and ensure optimized planning through our platform.

• Analyze business requirements for demand forecasting and planning processes.
• Configure our system to support forecast modeling, seasonal trends, and demand drivers.
• Collaborate with supply chain, sales, and finance teams to align demand plans.
• Provide training, documentation, and post-implementation support.
• Monitor forecast performance and recommend continuous improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience implementing Delmia Quintiq demand planning solutions.
• Strong understanding of forecasting techniques and planning KPIs.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

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