Director – Planning & Schedule Control

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Director – Planning & Schedule Control to lead planning, scheduling, and project controls across our portfolio of ultra-luxury, high-profile developments. This role requires a proven leader with deep technical expertise in Primavera P6, critical path analysis, schedule forecasting, risk mitigation and recovery strategies, capable of challenging contractor programmes and providing strategic recommendations to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Lead the development and management of integrated master schedules across multiple projects
• Establish and maintain planning standards, processes, and governance frameworks
• Oversee detailed project schedules covering design, procurement, and construction phases
• Ensure alignment of timelines across all project stakeholders

Project Controls & Reporting

• Monitor project progress and performance against approved schedules
• Implement schedule control measures, including delay analysis and mitigation strategies
• Provide accurate and timely reports to senior leadership
• Support earned value management (EVM) and performance tracking

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with internal teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure schedule alignment
• Lead planning coordination across multiple ultra-luxury development assets and phases
• Support decision-making by providing data-driven insights and recommendations

Risk & Performance Management

• Identify potential schedule risks and delays and propose mitigation plans
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and project controls practices
• Ensure compliance with project timelines and delivery objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction Planning, Scheduling and Project Controls.
• Minimum 5 years in Planning leadership within luxury hospitality, branded residences, in ultra-luxury, large-scale, or mega development projects (hospitality, mixed-use, infrastructure, etc.)
• Proven experience managing Integrated Master Schedules across multiple projects or assets.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, critical path analysis, forecasting and schedule recovery.
• Strong experience in contractor schedule governance, baseline management and schedule risk analysis.
• Experience leading Planning functions within developer, owner or project management environments.
• Professional certification in PMP, PMI-SP, AACE or equivalent.
• UAE/GCC experience is highly preferred.