Operation Planner
Department: PMO
Company: Leading Modular Construction Company
Location: Dubai, UAE
Reports To: PMO Director
Job Purpose
The Operation Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules to ensure projects are completed on time. The role supports project planning, progress tracking, reporting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar planning software.
Monitor project progress and compare actual performance against planned schedules.
Coordinate with factory, site, engineering, and project teams to gather scheduling information.
Identify potential delays and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
Support project teams with schedule updates, forecasting, and resource planning.
Assist in preparing time impact analyses and extension of time (EOT) claims.
Participate in project meetings and provide schedule-related updates.
Support tendering activities by developing project timelines and work breakdown structures.
Promote effective communication among project stakeholders to achieve project milestones.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in project planning or scheduling.
Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Experience in construction, modular construction, manufacturing, or engineering projects is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Language Requirements
Fluent in English (written and spoken).