Planning Manager - Infrastructure Projects

Job Snapshot – Role:
Planning Manager –

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Industry: Civil Engineering – Function:
Project Management –

Experience:

Minimum 15 years in planning and project controls, including at least 5 years as a Planning Manager on major infrastructure projects – Job Type: Full Time – Work Arrangement:
On-site

AECOM is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting activities for large-scale infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position is responsible for developing integrated project programmes, maintaining effective project controls, evaluating schedule performance, and identifying risks that could affect project delivery. The Planning Manager will work closely with the Client, Project Director, Resident Engineers, contractors, commercial teams, and other stakeholders to coordinate planning activities across design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, handover, and project closeout.

This senior position requires extensive experience in infrastructure planning and construction supervision, advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, and a strong understanding of contractual scheduling requirements, delay analysis, and project performance reporting.

Job Details – Country:
United Arab Emirates – City:
Abu Dhabi – Industry: Civil Engineering – Function:
Project Management – Salary:
Not disclosed – Gender: No Preference – Candidate Nationality:
Not specified – Job Type: Full Time – Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Lead the development, maintenance, and regular updating of integrated project master programmes using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software.
• Review and evaluate contractor baseline programmes, revised schedules, and proposed recovery plans.
• Ensure project schedules reflect contractual milestones, delivery requirements, and established project objectives.
• Integrate design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, and handover activities into coordinated project programmes.
• Establish consistent planning practices to support effective programme management throughout the project lifecycle.

• Monitor actual project progress against approved baseline programmes and established performance targets.
• Analyse critical paths, schedule variances, float consumption, productivity trends, and overall programme performance.
• Identify potential delays and recommend corrective actions or recovery measures to support project objectives.
• Develop look-ahead programmes and monitor the achievement of critical milestones.
• Evaluate project scheduling information to support timely management decisions and effective project controls.

• Identify programme‑related risks, scheduling constraints, and potential delays affecting project delivery.
• Conduct delay analysis and evaluate the impact of changes or disruptions on project schedules.
• Support the assessment of Extension of Time (EOT) claims through appropriate schedule analysis and supporting documentation.
• Maintain programme risk registers and coordinate the development of mitigation measures.
• Provide planning input to help project teams understand and address emerging schedule risks.

• Coordinate planning and scheduling activities with the Client, contractors, consultants, relevant authorities, and utility providers.
• Work closely with the Project Director, Resident Engineers, and commercial teams to maintain alignment between project schedules and construction activities.
• Participate in project progress meetings, technical workshops, and coordination…