Senior Planning Manager / Engineer - Spatial Experiences (m/f/d)

Your Mission

Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including work breakdown structures (WBS), activity lists, schedules, and resource allocation plans, considering project objectives, timelines, and budget constraints. 

Schedule Management: Create, update, and maintain project schedules using project management software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project), ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines. Identify critical paths and potential bottlenecks to optimize project timelines. 

Resource Allocation: Coordinate with project teams to allocate resources effectively, including manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors, to meet project requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency. 

Progress Tracking: Monitor project progress and performance against established schedules and key performance indicators (KPIs). Identify deviations, delays, and risks, and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track. 

Claim Preparation: Prepare robust Extension of Time claims using Impacted as Planned and Time Impact Analysis methods. 

Risk Management: Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project schedules or budgets. Develop risk mitigation plans and contingency measures to minimize disruptions and ensure project success. 

Communication and Collaboration: Collaborate with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams, to communicate project plans, progress updates, and changes effectively. Facilitate regular meetings, reviews, and reporting to ensure alignment and transparency. 

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, progress reports, change orders, and risk registers. Generate regular reports and presentations for project stakeholders to provide insights into project status, performance, and forecasts. 

Continuous Improvement: Analyse project performance data and lessons learned to identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and best practices implementation. Implement feedback mechanisms to enhance future project planning and execution. 

Your Profile

• 10+ years of experience as a Senior Planning Engineer / Manager or in a similar senior role in construction project management.
• UAE experience and in-depth market knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or another related field. 
• Proficiency in project management software Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is a must.
• Expertise in MS Office tools, especially MS Excel.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Familiarity with the Audio, Visual and Lighting industry. 
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to project planning and execution.  

It will be beneficial if you also have: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) 
• Certified Planning Engineer (CPE) 

Why Us?

• Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members – yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits!  
• Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen. 
• Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc. 
• Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties. 
• Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance.
• Annual Flight Allowance.
• Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions.  
• Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads. 
• Community & Diversity Programme, including an annual BeWunder Culture day celebrating our international and multicultural team. 
• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment. 
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units. 
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture. 
• Further training opportunities and support in acquiring further qualifications as well as opportunities for further development in new technologies.