Summary
Mace is hiring a Planning Manager for a high-profile project in Abu Dhabi. The role operates within a centralized EPMO, overseeing planning, controls, risk, project governance, reporting, and performance indicators across the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include coordinating Primavera EPPM setup, automating reports with Power BI and Primavera, validating project data, and preparing updates for senior management. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, infrastructure experience, advanced data and reporting skills, and fluency in Arabic; the candidate must be based in Abu Dhabi.
The posting
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Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The project:
This is an opportunity to be part of high profile project located in Abu Dhabi.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Operates within a centralized EPMO to manage planning, controls, and risk.
- Enforces governance across all project lifecycle stages.
- Supports reporting teams with unified methodologies.
- Prepares periodic reports and presentations for senior management.
- Integrates risk management from preconstruction to delivery.
- Identifies and escalates critical KPIs at risk.
- Manages Primavera EPPM setup and reporting coordination.
- Uses Power BI and Primavera for automated reporting.
- Validates project data through documentation and stakeholder engagement.
- Analyzes performance indicators to guide decisions and planning.
You’ll need to have:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, with the candidate based in Abu Dhabi and fluent in Arabic.
- Must have infrastructure experience and advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, data modeling, queries, and VBA.
- Involves system implementation, data integration, reporting automation, and strong communication/training capabilities.
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
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