Project Planner Jobs in Dubai, UAE – Al Tayer Group Careers.

About the Role

Al Tayer Group is seeking an experienced Project Planner in Dubai, UAE, to manage project planning, scheduling and progress monitoring for turnkey construction, fit-out and joinery projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed project work programmes, developing master schedules, monitoring project milestones and coordinating with construction, design and procurement teams to ensure projects are completed within approved timelines and budgets.

This role requires strong knowledge of construction processes, project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, and previous experience in fit-out or joinery project planning.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Scheduling

• Prepare detailed project work programmes based on guidelines provided by the Project Manager or Estimation Manager.

• Develop construction schedules covering material procurement, site mobilization, installation activities, manpower requirements and other project processes.

• Prepare master project schedules during the tendering stage and coordinate their submission to Construction Managers, project execution teams and clients for review and approval.

• Establish project timelines, milestones and critical activities to support successful project execution.

• Ensure project schedules align with contractual requirements, approved budgets and delivery deadlines.

Project Progress Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor project activities in coordination with Construction Managers and Planning Engineers to ensure work progresses according to approved schedules.

• Track actual project performance against planned timelines and identify potential delays or programme variations.

• Prepare regular project progress reports highlighting completed activities, outstanding work and schedule deviations.

• Investigate the causes of project delays and recommend corrective actions to recover lost time.

• Conduct site visits and review project progress to ensure accurate reporting.

• Attend monthly project review meetings with consultants and project management representatives.

• Prepare and submit project performance reports to management.

Design and Procurement Coordination

• Coordinate with design and procurement departments to ensure timely submission of drawings, documents and project materials.

• Monitor material procurement schedules and delivery lead times to avoid project delays.

• Track long-lead materials purchased through the company’s procurement department and subcontractors.

• Coordinate with relevant teams to resolve material availability and scheduling issues.

• Ensure procurement activities remain aligned with project execution schedules.

Cost, Labour and Commercial Monitoring

• Provide monthly project progress updates to Quantity Surveyors (QS) to support the preparation of progress claims and variation invoices.

• Prepare critical path analysis to identify activities that may affect project completion dates.

• Develop impact programmes to support Extension of Time (EOT) assessments and claims.

• Prepare labour monitoring reports for turnkey and joinery projects.

• Compare budgeted labour costs against actual expenditure for individual projects.

• Identify labour cost deviations and report findings to management.

• Support project teams in implementing corrective measures to improve project performance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

– Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 4 years of project planning experience in construction, fit-out or joinery projects.

• Good understanding of construction project planning and execution processes.

• Previous experience in interior fit-out and joinery projects is preferred.

• Practical experience in preparing project schedules, progress reports and construction work programmes.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

• Good understanding of construction planning, scheduling and project management principles.

• Knowledge of material procurement, site mobilization, installation and manpower planning.

• Ability to perform critical path analysis and assess project schedule variations.

• Understanding of construction cost monitoring and labour productivity.

• Strong reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent coordination and communication abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting project deadlines.

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