Senior Planning Engineer

decimainternational

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Dubai · United Arab Emirates

Posted Apr 16, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Project Controls

Job description

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:

Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.

About Decima International

Decima International is a leading professional services firm specializing in project management, planning, and advisory services for complex, large-scale developments. We partner with some of the world’s most prominent organizations—particularly in the technology and infrastructure sectors—to deliver high-impact projects with precision and excellence. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to driving results in fast-paced, high-performance environments.

If you are seeking a long-term, rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects globally, Decima International is where you belong. We offer exceptional opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career advancement.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly driven and capable Senior Planning Engineer to support the delivery of multiple datacenter projects for one of the world’s leading technology clients.

This is a client-facing role requiring strong technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to manage complex planning and scheduling functions across multiple projects.

Location: Onsite in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, engaging with both technical and senior management stakeholders
Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations to communicate project progress, insights, and recommendations
Review project plans, specifications, and requirements to ensure alignment with objectives
Develop and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), CPM baseline schedules, and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Perform resource and cost loading within schedules
Conduct resource analysis to identify constraints, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities
Maintain and update weekly and monthly schedules and reporting outputs
Review and validate schedules from contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure feasibility and compliance
Analyze and report schedule changes, delays, and accelerations
Develop and implement Earned Value Management (EVM) systems to track performance and progress
Identify risks at program and project levels and propose mitigation strategies
Perform delay analysis and scenario (“what-if”) modeling
Act as a key communication interface between the client and project stakeholders
Support additional planning and project-related tasks as required

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

Minimum 8+ years of experience in construction planning and scheduling
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Strong understanding of construction methodologies and scheduling best practices
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (including resource and cost loading, tracking, and reporting)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project
Experience producing a variety of reports (critical path, resource histograms, forecasts, etc.)
Proven experience in client-facing roles
Ability to interpret complex construction programs and communicate effectively across all levels
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Nice to Have

Master’s degree in Construction Management or related field
Experience with Microsoft Power BI
Datacenter or large-scale vertical construction experience (e.g., hospitals, hotels, mixed-use developments)
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Professional certifications such as PSP or PMI-SP
Active membership in PMI, AACEi, or similar professional organizations

Position Details

Title: Senior Planning Engineer
Location: Onsite – Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft 365

Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.