About the Role

Al Futtaim Group is seeking a Planning Manager - MEP for Al Futtaim Engineering and Al Futtaim Contracting. This full-time role involves developing, monitoring, and controlling project programs, including baseline schedules, progress reports, and project control activities. The Planning Manager will ensure projects are completed timely and cost-effectively, aligning with contract requirements and the main contract program.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and secure approval for the MEP contract baseline program.
• Prepare engineering registers in accordance with the approved baseline program.
• Monitor engineering submission progress and identify schedule variances.
• Provide short-term look-ahead plans to engineering and project teams.
• Prepare and maintain procurement registers aligned with project schedules.
• Track procurement activities and identify potential delays or risks.
• Coordinate with vendors and specialist subcontractors to ensure timely project delivery.
• Monitor overall project progress against the baseline program.
• Update project schedules and prepare periodic progress reports.
• Conduct look-ahead planning and coordinate weekly progress meetings.
• Attend client and main contractor progress review meetings.
• Forecast manpower requirements based on project progress.
• Monitor labor productivity and highlight resource constraints.
• Develop detailed testing and commissioning (T&C) schedules.
• Plan commissioning logic and sequence to support successful project delivery.
• Identify variations and delay events impacting the project program.
• Prepare delay analyses, issue contractual delay notifications, and support Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.
• Ensure project planning activities comply with contractual obligations and project milestones.

Project Control and Reporting

This role is responsible for comprehensive project control activities, including quantity tracking, cost tracking, and Earned Value Management (EVM). The Planning Manager will also prepare Extension of Time (EOT) claims, ensuring they are supported by thorough records, documentation, and contractual substantiation.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning and control, specifically within MEP projects.

Work Type

This is a full-time position within Al Futtaim Group, supporting Al Futtaim Engineering and Al Futtaim Contracting projects.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this Planning Manager - MEP role are encouraged to apply directly.