Planning Head / Vice President - Planning Sobha Al Siniya FZC, UMM Al QUWAIN

Posted 30+ days ago

Experience

16 - 26 Years

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Civil)

Nationality

Indian, Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities


Strategic & Leadership

  • Develop and implement the overall planning strategy for multiple construction and real estate projects.
  • Lead the planning team, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
  • Work closely with senior management to align project timelines with business objectives.

Project Planning & Scheduling

  • Prepare, review, and manage project master schedules for all ongoing and upcoming projects.
  • Define project milestones, critical paths, and resource allocation using tools like Primavera (P6) and MS Project.
  • Ensure integration of design, procurement, construction, and handover schedules.

Monitoring & Control

  • Track project progress against the baseline schedule and identify potential delays.
  • Implement early warning systems and mitigation plans to keep projects on track.
  • Generate periodic project progress reports (weekly/monthly) for management and stakeholders.

Cost & Resource Optimization

  • Collaborate with the commercial team to align project timelines with budget and cash flow requirements.
  • Ensure effective resource (manpower, equipment, and material) planning across projects.
  • Support value engineering and risk management initiatives through planning insights.

Stakeholder Management

  • Liaise with project directors, site teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure schedule adherence.
  • Present schedule updates, risks, and recovery plans to management and clients.
  • Act as the key point of contact for planning and scheduling issues.

Process & Systems

  • Standardize planning procedures, templates, and reporting formats across the company.
  • Drive digital adoption of planning and project management tools.
  • Benchmark planning practices against industry best standards.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Expertise in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other project management tools.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies, contracts (FIDIC, etc.), and real estate project cycles.
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desired Candidate Profile


  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering / construction management (Master’s preferred).
  • Minimum 15–20 years of experience in project planning, out of which at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of managing planning functions for large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
  • Experience in GCC/International real estate projects (preferred).

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning Manager
  • Strategic Planning
  • Head Of Planning
  • Planning Manager
  • Chief Planning Officer

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Sobha Al Siniya FZC, UMM Al QUWAIN

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Al Shmookh Business Center One UAQ, UAQ Free Trade Zone Umm Al Quwai, U.A.E, Umm Al Qaiwain, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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