Urban Planner jobs in United Arab Emirates

We are constantly growing and are currently looking for a high caliber and seasoned Three (3) Planners (Senior Level) to join our top qualified and knowledgeable team in our newly awarded Oil & Gas project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Are you a Planner with at least eight (8) years experience in a similar role and at least one (1) Oil & Gas project in the Middle East on your record? Are you ready to travel, be part of, and learn from an international dynamic team? Do you enjoy working with different cultures and traveling around the world? We'd like to meet you!

You will have the chance to be exposed to an international environment with complex and challenging Oil & Gas projects in the Middle East and be part of a dynamic EPC leader with a global presence.

Role Summary:
Working closely with the Planning Manager and project team, and leading a team of project planners, you will manage and oversee the planning and scheduling for an EPC Oil & Gas project and drive the corresponding reporting activities.

What you will need to do:

• Prepare Contract Baseline Schedule and/or Revised Schedules in coordination with the Planning Manager and the project team.
• Assist the Planning Manager at project start in the preparation of all reports and/or registers to assure the implementation of the following procedures:

• Control of Planning & Scheduling
• Progress Measurement
• Reporting

• Review the project(s) schedule(s) updates done by the planner(s) and liaise & coordinate with the different project teams to maintain proper progress recording and/or monitoring of the project(s) schedule(s).
• In coordination with the Planning Manager, highlight to the Projects Management any deviation and/or delays from the approved plan.
• Participate in coordination with the Planning Manager & the Project Controls Manager in the preparation of claims & extension of time.
• Liaise and assist the Project Controls Manager in preparing weekly/monthly reports, budget preparation, and maintain proper project planning records.
• Participate in periodic Project team meetings to elaborate on the project's schedule and the progress status.
• Record any suggested changes and/or deviations from the plan and advise on its effect on the overall schedule.

What you will need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with preference to Mechanical discipline; Master's degree in related areas will be highly welcomed.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Planner or in a relevant role for large-scale complex projects. Previous experience with ADNOC projects is desirable.
• Demonstrated in-depth experience in construction planning/scheduling, cost control, and estimating.
• Computer literacy including use of MS Office and knowledge of Primavera (P3 or P6).
• Very good command (written and oral) of the English language.

You are someone who:

• Accurately scopes out the length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and monitors progress accordingly.
• Can collaborate smoothly cross-functionally and build effective and highly collaborative teams.
• Can be counted on to achieve goals demonstrating a fighting spirit and perseverance.
• Is flexible and eager to take initiatives to get things done and improve working output.
• Is effective at solving problems and troubleshooting; makes timely decisions based on rational thinking and vigorous analysis.
• Demonstrates people management skills.

What is in it for you:

Competitive salary and benefits are part of the offering, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects literally around the globe with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive, and human-centric culture caring for and building on our people and their development!

Please note that you will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview. In the meantime, do not hesitate to stay in touch and keep monitoring our open vacancies and our LinkedIn page! Rest assured that your application will be treated with strict confidentiality and under all applicable data privacy regulations.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time