Planning Director - Construction Industry
full-time•Abu Dhabi
About this role
- Position: Planning Director
- Industry: Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure
- Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer
Role Overview
The Planning Director leads all planning, scheduling, and project controls functions across multiple projects. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with contractual, commercial, and operational objectives.
This position integrates planning with procurement, commercial, and execution strategies to improve project predictability, performance, and risk management.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning Leadership
- Develop and implement planning standards, procedures, and methodologies.
- Establish master programs, baseline schedules, and progress measurement systems.
- Provide strategic planning direction to project teams.
Project Controls
- Monitor project progress, risks, and recovery strategies.
- Lead delay analysis, reporting, and mitigation planning.
- Support claims preparation and time impact analysis.
Resource & Cost Coordination
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, and resource planning.
- Support productivity analysis and performance optimization.
Systems & Reporting
- Implement and manage Primavera P6, MS Project, and planning dashboards.
- Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy and reporting quality.
Team Leadership
- Lead recruitment, development, and performance management of planning teams.
- Build strong planning capability across project teams.
- Minimum 12+ years of planning leadership experience in construction or High Rise projects.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management.
- Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 and project controls methodologies.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- High level of professionalism and technical competence.
- Executive-level compensation aligned with UAE market standards.
What you'll do
- The Planning Director leads all planning, scheduling, and project controls functions across multiple projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery. This role integrates planning with procurement and execution strategies to enhance project predictability and performance.
About The Greater Change
The Greater Change is an HR Outsourcing firm based in Dubai, dedicated to providing comprehensive HR solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. We offer a Dedicated HR Manager, Strategic HR Adviser, and a contemporary HRMS system to efficiently manage your HR needs.
Our team consists of certified HR professionals who are well-versed in labor laws , compliance and industry best practices ensuring that your business adheres to all regulatory requirements. With their expertise, we deliver both strategic and tactical HR interventions that drive long-term profitability and sustainable business growth.
Committed to making a positive impact, we allocate 5% of our overall profit to pro bono services, addressing pressing challenges such as intolerance, health risks, climate change, and social justice.
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The Planning Director - Construction Industry position at The Greater Change is based in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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