James L. Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced Project Planning Manager to support the planning and scheduling activities across our data center projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring progress, supporting project controls, and ensuring compliance with client and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 in accordance with contract requirements.
Prepare resource-loaded and cost-loaded baseline programs in coordination with the Project Manager and Commercial team.
Ensure timely submission and approval of baseline schedules with the client and/or main contractor.

Schedule Monitoring & Updates

Monitor project progress and update schedules regularly based on site inputs.
Identify delays, variances, and potential risks impacting the project schedule.
Support the implementation of mitigation or recovery plans where required.

Planning Deliverables & Reporting

Prepare And Maintain Planning Deliverables Including

Resource and equipment histograms
Look-ahead programs
Weekly and monthly progress reports
Engineering and procurement trackers
Project KPIs and progress dashboards

Coordination with Project Stakeholders

Coordinate with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to gather progress data and planning inputs.
Liaise with the Client/Main Contractor planning team for review and approval of schedules and program updates.
Attend weekly progress meetings and planning meetings.

Risk & Delay Monitoring

Identify schedule risks, delays, and potential impacts to project milestones.
Support the preparation of delay notices, schedule impact analysis, and Extension of Time (EOT) claims in coordination with the Commercial team.

Subcontractor Planning Management

Review subcontractor schedules and ensure alignment with the approved project baseline program.
Monitor subcontractor progress and highlight deviations from the schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
10–15 years of planning experience in construction, EPC, or MEP projects
Experience working on data center projects is mandatory
Strong knowledge of Primavera P6
Experience preparing baseline schedules, progress updates, and planning reports
Experience working with main contractors, consultants, and subcontractors on large-scale projects
Good understanding of delay analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) processes
Strong coordination and communication skills

Project Planning Manager - UAE