Job Title: Planning Manager (Primavera P6 Expert)

Location: Dubai, UAE (Al Maktoum International Airport - DWC Project)

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Construction / Aviation / Metal Roofing & Facade Systems

Company: Center International Group (SSE: 603098)

About Us & The Project

Center International Group (SSE: 603098) is a leading publicly listed specialist contractor in China, ranking #1 in high-end metal building envelopes and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).

We are proud to play a critical role in the landmark Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) Expansion Project in Dubai—one of the largest mega aviation infrastructure developments in the world. To lead our master scheduling and project controls, we are looking for a top-tier Planning Manager with proven mega-project experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Schedule Management: Develop, baseline, update, and control Level 3–5 resource- and cost-loaded master schedules in Primavera P6 across the full project lifecycle.
• Earned Value & Critical Path Analysis: Perform rigorous Earned Value Management (EVM), Critical Path Method (CPM) analyses, and schedule risk assessments to proactively flag variances and bottlenecks.
• Agile Scenario Planning (“What-If” Analysis): Swiftly realign recovery/mitigation programs in response to site catch-up demands, client acceleration requests, and material logistics/customs delays. Present clear, multi-scenario comparisons to stakeholders.
• Commercial Synergy & Claims Support: Work closely with the QS Manager and Commercial Director to provide indisputable substantiation for Extension of Time (EOT) claims, Delay Notifications, and commercial dispute resolutions under FIDIC conditions.
• Client & Consultant Reporting: Prepare professional weekly/monthly progress dashboards, executive risk assessment reports, and deliver fluent technical presentations to international clients, PMC, and consultants.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 10+ years of professional planning/scheduling experience in large-scale construction, with verified experience in Mega Airports, Major Transit Hubs, or Iconic Stadiums.
• Technical Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 (Resource Loading, Cost Loading, EVM, S-curves, and Time Impact Analysis - TIA).
• Domain Advantage: In-depth knowledge of metal roofing systems, building envelope sequencing, and site constraints will be a significant advantage.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent/Business English (written & spoken). Must be fully capable of writing technical delay narratives and holding high-level client meetings.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Residency: Currently based in the UAE with valid legal residence/visa (Golden Visa holders are warmly welcomed). Open to all nationalities.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive salary package commensurate with local mega-project standards.
• Comprehensive expat/local benefits package: Accommodation provided (or competitive housing allowance), comprehensive medical insurance, annual flights, and UAE statutory gratuity.
• Landmark career experience contributing to the world’s most ambitious aviation hub.