Planning Lead - Earned Value

Mace

The Role

Overview

Lead planning and earned-value controls for complex infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities

  • project controls
  • statistical analysis
  • earned value
  • scheduling
  • planning leadership
  • contract negotiation

Tasks

-Implements planning and project controls procedures across all projects. -Develop plans and analyzes trends using statistical and numerical techniques. -Supports senior management in contracts, negotiations, and business development. -Oversees delivery of medium-to-high complexity programmes using EVM and controls. -Leads planning across assigned portfolios, ensuring effective scheduling and monitoring. -Advises on intricate planning needs and communicates corrective actions clearly. -Provides leadership, coaching, and performance management to planning teams. -Manages planning for complex projects or business units with strategic oversight.

Requirements

  • excel
  • power bi
  • vba
  • data modeling
  • communication
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-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. -Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, with the candidate based in Abu Dhabi.

The Company

About Mace

-Founded in 1990 by ex-Bovis professionals aiming to overhaul a confrontational construction sector. -Headquartered in London. -Delivers iconic projects such as skyscrapers and transport networks. -Known for projects like the London Eye, The Shard, and Dubai’s record-breaking Ferris wheel. -Specializes in sectors including arts, defence, energy & utilities, transport, and stadiums. -Blends consultancy services with hands-on construction delivery. -Managing programs such as Ontario’s Metrolinx rail tunnel.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Infrastructure

Transport

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Logistics

Energy

Mechanical

Electrical

Public Health

Defence and National Security

Health and Life Sciences

Mobility

Resilience

Technology

Manufacturing

Renewable Energy

Net Zero Carbon Solutions