Planning Manager Sr

Position Overview:

The Senior Planning Manager is responsible for leading and managing all project planning, scheduling, and progress measurement activities for the Hail & Ghasha plant construction project. The role ensures alignment with ADNOC standards, Technip Energies (Tecnimont) project procedures, and contractual requirements. The position demands strong technical, analytical, and leadership skills to manage a multidisciplinary EPC project schedule from engineering through procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, and handover.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Level 1 to Level 5 project schedules in Primavera P6 aligned with the project execution plan (PEP).


• Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning schedules into one master EPC schedule.


• Establish Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) consistent with ADNOC and company procedures.


• Identify and manage critical path activities, milestones, and interfaces among multiple work packages.


• Coordinate and monitor subcontractor schedules ensuring full alignment with the master schedule.

1. Progress Measurement & Reporting

• Develop and maintain project progress measurement systems (PMS) for all disciplines (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning).


• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports, highlighting progress curves, S-curves, variances, and forecasts.


• Analyze deviations, recommend corrective actions, and prepare recovery or mitigation schedules as required.


• Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for ADNOC and internal management.

1. Construction Phase Planning

• Lead site planning teams in developing micro schedules, manpower histograms, resource leveling, and productivity analysis.


• Track construction progress for civil, structural, mechanical, piping, E&I, and pre-commissioning activities.


• Liaise with site managers to validate actual progress, constraints, and workfront availability.


• Ensure proper integration of interface schedules between different EPC packages and contractors.

1. Interface & Coordination

• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning Managers to align discipline schedules.


• Coordinate with ADNOC representatives, consultants, and PMC for schedule approval and updates.


• Represent project planning during progress meetings, client reviews, and audits.


• Ensure compliance with ADNOC Codes, Standards, and Project Controls Procedures.

1. Risk & Change Management

• Conduct schedule risk analysis and simulation using tools like Primavera Risk Analysis / Pertmaster.


• Evaluate impact of scope changes, design revisions, and delays on project timeline.


• Support claims and extension-of-time (EoT) analyses in coordination with the Contracts team.


• Maintain Change Control Log and provide time-impact analysis (TIA) for variations.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Expert in Primavera P6 (Enterprise environment), MS Project, and Power BI / Excel reporting.


• Sound understanding of EPC project lifecycle including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning.


• Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance KPIs.


• Proficient in resource & cost loading, S-curve generation, and manpower histograms.


• Familiarity with ADNOC project control procedures, FEL stages, and Gate Review processes.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Leadership ability to guide a team of planners and interface with multidisciplinary departments.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Industrial).


• Minimum 15+ years of experience in project planning and controls within Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / LNG / Refinery EPC projects.


• Minimum 10 years in a senior planning leadership role on major ADNOC or Middle East EPC projects.


• Experience with Technip Energies / Tecnimont / ADNOC projects will be a distinct advantage.


• Demonstrated expertise in Construction planning of Process Plants, including piping, static & rotary equipment, E&I systems, and pre-commissioning.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication and presentation skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.


• Results-oriented with focus on project delivery and continuous improvement.


• High integrity and adherence to ADNOC’s HSE and quality standards.

Employment Type: Full-time, Project-based (Site / EPC Office)

Location: Abu Dhabi / Offshore Site – Hail & Ghasha Project