Planning Manager

Job description / Role

Position Title: Planning Manager
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience and qualifications plus family benefits
Job Location: Dubai, UAE

About the Client:
One of the leading construction and real estate development firm based in the UAE specializing in the execution of large-scale high-rise residential projects.

Job Description:
• Lead the review and alignment of subcontractor, supplier, and contractor programs—ensuring seamless coordination of long-lead procurement and interdependent project packages within a master schedule that drives on-time delivery.
• Monitor and analyse schedule performance using advanced “what-if” and time-impact analyses to identify risks early, implement corrective measures, and safeguard key milestones and deadlines.
• Oversee the evaluation of EOT and disruption claims through data-driven delay analysis, facilitating transparent coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors to achieve timely resolutions.
• Deliver executive-level progress reports, maintain meticulous project documentation, and issue performance or delay notices to uphold accountability, quality, and schedule integrity across all phases.

• Open to Indian nationals, Male; 45 years old and below
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized institution
• At least 10-15 years of experience in planning and scheduling on relevant residential projects i.e. high-rise towers; with minimum 5 years in Dubai with Developers or large contractors.
• Proven experience in high-rise tower projects with strong construction knowledge and proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.

Salary:
AED 30,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.