Senior Planning & Project Controls Consultant

About TBH

TBH is committed to transforming communities and enhancing lives by delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by clients. Renowned as leaders and trusted advisors in project management, TBH has supported public and private sectors on over 8,000 landmark projects across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, with significant investments and operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Despite rapid growth, TBH emphasizes a collaborative and supportive culture and has aligned its strategy through 2030 for sustained future success.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant with a strong client-side or developer background, enriched by contractor execution experience. The role involves delivering strategic planning and project controls consulting services for major residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments in the UAE.

The successful candidate will have guided projects through all phases—from initiation and design to procurement, authority approvals, sales launch, construction, and handover—providing senior stakeholder and client advisory. Expertise in delay and disruption assessment, extension of time claims preparation and review, and support of dispute-related commissions is required.

The role demands a proactive, self-motivated professional who excels in managing diverse stakeholders and leading problem-solving efforts to meet project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project schedules aligned with client goals and milestones.
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and stakeholders by effective and consistent communication fostering collaboration and project success.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to nurture a cooperative and high-performing work environment.
• Analyze and interpret multi-source data to prepare customized reports that support project leadership decisions.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of detailed client-facing analyses, technical reports, and presentations, ensuring readiness to address client inquiries.
• Manage the preparation and monitoring of complex project schedules using Primavera P6, providing clear reporting tailored to stakeholders' requirements.
• Apply industry best practices in planning and scheduling to identify, mitigate, and capitalize on project risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Implement project control best practices to navigate planning challenges and improve project delivery outcomes.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and capability enhancement through technical workshops and client training as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation in planning and scheduling processes to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards for accuracy, quality, and consistency, incorporating feedback and quality control procedures.

Candidate Profile

• A minimum of 8 years' experience in planning, scheduling, project controls, and claims management.
• Educational background in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of client-side or developer experience within the Middle East market.
• Proven capability to manage projects across all stages from pre-construction through design, procurement, authority approvals, sales launch, construction, and handover.
• Direct contractor experience including participation in a full lifecycle of a construction project.
• Ability to guide clients on project packaging, procurement methods, and phasing strategies.
• Comprehensive understanding of authority approval processes relevant to pre-construction and construction phases.
• Advanced user of Primavera P6 for project scheduling.
• Experience in designing and implementing interactive reporting dashboards using Power BI.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English, able to clearly explain complex programs and dependencies to varied audiences.

Work Culture and Benefits

TBH is achievement-driven, focused on delivering results and fostering a unified and collaborative team culture. The company embraces diversity and inclusiveness, supporting employees to bring their full selves to work, thereby encouraging innovative and creative problem-solving.

TBH offers competitive remuneration with bonus potential and extensive opportunities for career advancement. Additional benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal needs and remote work options.
• An inclusive work environment that values respect and empowerment for all employees.
• Career growth supported by mentorship, on-the-job training, internal programs, and financial support for professional development.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to confidential employee assistance programs and annual flu vaccinations.
• Social and company-sponsored sports events fostering interpersonal connections across teams.
• A recognition program rewarding contributions through awards, compensation, and promotional prospects.