Planning Manager

Overview

• Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.
• Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
• The project:
• This is an opportunity to be part of high profile project located in Abu Dhabi.
• You’ll be responsible for:
• Operates within a centralized EPMO to manage planning, controls, and risk.
• Enforces governance across all project lifecycle stages.
• Supports reporting teams with unified methodologies.
• Prepares periodic reports and presentations for senior management.
• Integrates risk management from preconstruction to delivery.
• Identifies and escalates critical KPIs at risk.
• Manages Primavera EPPM setup and reporting coordination.
• Uses Power BI and Primavera for automated reporting.
• Validates project data through documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyzes performance indicators to guide decisions and planning.
• You’ll need to have:
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, with the candidate based in Abu Dhabi and fluent in Arabic.
• Must have infrastructure experience and advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, data modeling, queries, and VBA.
• Involves system implementation, data integration, reporting automation, and strong communication/training capabilities.
• Our values
• **Safety first - Going home safe and well:** We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• **Client focus - Deliver on our promise:** We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
• **Integrity - Always do the right thing:** We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• **Create opportunity - For our people to excel:** We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
• Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
• Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
• #LI-Onsite