Senior Planner - Infrastructure Works at Hill International, Inc.

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Cost Engineering, Scheduling, Risk Management, Claims Avoidance, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Construction Methodologies, Delay Analysis, Project Management, Civil Engineering, UAE Experience, Multidisciplinary Coordination

Industry

Construction

Description

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com General Description of Role and Responsibilities: Develop and maintain comprehensive, detailed project schedules and baseline programs using industry-standard software, primarily Primavera P6 Monitor actual project progress against the established baseline, identify deviations or delays, and propose effective mitigation or recovery strategies. Prepare detailed weekly and monthly reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and stakeholders Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, procurement, contractors, and cost management teams, to ensure alignment of timelines and deliverables. Liaise with contractors, consultants, and DMT stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals and resolve interface issues. Identify potential schedule risks, assess their impacts, and support the preparation or analysis of extension of time (EOT) claims and delay analyses. Regular visits to project sites to validate whether the progress of work on site is following approved schedules, major milestones have been met and report deficiencies. Review all daily, weekly, and monthly reports as submitted by contractor or consultant and report any deficiency or non-compliance. Attend weekly progress meeting and monthly Executive meetings and participate in preparing the agenda. Reviews the commissioning plans as submitted by the contractor and ensures compliance with the approved Baseline schedule. Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills: Bachelors degree in civil engineering or construction management – or relevant industry experience Relevant certifications such as PMP are preferred. A qualified Engineer with a minimum of 10 to 12 years' experience in planning works. Must have prior UAE region experience Must be fully conversant with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, etc. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and interdependencies in civil infrastructure works (roads, utilities, water networks, etc.) Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

The Senior Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, monitoring progress against baselines, and preparing reports for management. They will coordinate with various teams to ensure alignment and address any scheduling risks or issues.