Senior Construction Planner

Role description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and contractors to sequence work.
• Identify critical paths, mitigate schedule risks, monitor progress, and update project plans.
• Prepare reports and forecasts to support decision-making and project control.
• Contribute to planning standards and best practices, support resource allocation, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong construction planning and construction skills, with experience managing complex, multi-phase projects.
• Project planning and project control skills, including schedule development, progress tracking, and variance analysis.
• Construction procurement coordination experience covering materials, services, and vendor timelines.
• Healthcare or pharmaceutical facility experience, particularly oncology, is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; proficiency in project planning software such as Primavera or MS Project and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities for cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; advanced PMI or AACE certifications are an advantage.
• Proven experience in a senior planning role, ideally in large-scale construction or infrastructure projects in the Middle East.