construction Planning engineer

Elite; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite in Dubai is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6. You will track progress, identify critical paths, and perform constructability reviews to optimize methods for efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and 4+ years on large-scale projects, with strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in construction planning and scheduling on large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 and track progress to identify critical path activities.
• Conduct constructability reviews to identify risks and optimize construction methods for feasibility and efficiency.
• Prepare detailed WBS and resource allocation plans to support execution and cost control.
• Analyze performance against baselines, generate variance reports and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Scheduling proficiency

Critical path analysis

WBS development

Cost control

Resource allocation

Progress tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 meticulously tracking progress and identifying critical path activities Conduct constructability reviews to identify potential risks and optimize construction methods ensuring feasibility and efficiency Prepare detailed work breakdown structures WBS and resource allocation plans to support project execution and cost control Analyze project performance against baseline schedules generating variance reports and recommending corrective actions to mitigate delays

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in construction planning and scheduling on large-scale projects.Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other scheduling software is essential.Strong understanding of construction methodologies, building codes, and industry best practices.