Planning Manager Infrastructure Projects

Job Summary

The Planning Manager is responsible for leading all project planning scheduling monitoring and reporting activities for large-scale infrastructure projects. The role ensures effective project controls by developing and maintaining integrated project programmes monitoring progress identifying risks and supporting timely decision-making to achieve project objectives.

The Planning Manager works closely with the Client Project Director Resident Engineers contractors commercial teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate programme management throughout design construction testing & commissioning handover and project close-out.

Key Job Duties

1. Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop maintain and update the project master programme using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software.
• Review and assess contractor baseline programmes recovery plans and revised schedules.
• Ensure programme compliance with contractual milestones and project objectives.
• Integrate design procurement construction testing & commissioning and handover activities into the project programme.

2. Progress Monitoring & Project Controls

• Monitor project progress against the approved baseline programme.
• Analyse schedule performance critical paths float consumption and productivity trends.
• Identify delays and recommend corrective and recovery measures.
• Prepare look-ahead programmes and monitor milestone achievement.

3. Risk & Delay Management

• Identify programme risks and potential delays.
• Perform delay analysis and assess schedule impacts.
• Support the evaluation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Maintain programme risk registers and mitigation plans.

4. Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate planning activities with the Client contractors consultants authorities and utility providers.
• Participate in progress meetings technical workshops and project coordination meetings.
• Ensure alignment between planning activities and project execution.

5. Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports executive dashboards KPI reports and management presentations.
• Produce programme updates S-curves earned value reports manpower and equipment histograms and productivity analyses.
• Present planning status and key issues to senior management and the Client.

6. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor project planning engineers.
• Establish planning procedures and reporting standards across the project.
• Promote continuous improvement in planning methodologies and project controls.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or a related discipline.
• PMP PMI-SP or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of planning and project controls experience including at least 5 years as planning manager on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in roads utilities drainage public realm transportation and urban development projects.
• Strong background in construction supervision and consultancy environments.
• Experience with UAE infrastructure projects and authority requirements is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 Microsoft Project Excel and project controls software.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts delay analysis techniques EOT assessments and project reporting.
• Experience preparing executive dashboards KPIs and schedule performance analyses.
• Familiarity with BIM digital construction platforms and document management systems is an advantage.

Behavioural & Management Competencies

• Strong analytical planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under demanding project schedules.
• High level of professionalism accuracy and commitment to continuous improvement.

Additional Information :

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

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What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract