Planner (Senior Level)

Archirodon Construction (Overseas) Company is seeking a Senior Planner in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities include preparing and revising project schedules, assisting in reporting and progress measurement, coordinating with project teams, and participating in project meetings. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical, with at least 7 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office and Primavera is required, along with strong English communication skills.
· 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 in order to maintain proper progress recording and/or monitoring of the project(s) schedule(s).· In coordination with the Planning Manager, highlights to the Project’s 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 maintains proper project planning records· Participate in periodic Project team meetings to elaborate the project’s schedule and the progress status· Record any suggested changes and / or deviations from the plan and advice of its effect on the overall schedule Bachelors degree in engineering, with preference to Mechanical discipline; Master degree in related areas will be highly welcomedA 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 estimatingComputer literacy, including use of MS Office and knowledge of Primavera (P3 or P6)Very good command (written and oral) of the English language