Site Planning Engineer

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Planner to oversee complex EPC Oil & Gas projects. In this role, you will prepare and manage master schedules, generate detailed reports, and coordinate efforts across various teams. Your expertise in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project will be crucial in tracking milestones and managing costs effectively. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact project success and drive operational excellence. If you're passionate about project management and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in EPC Oil & Gas Projects with a focus on Project Planning.
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and MS Projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project schedules, reports, and budgets.
• Coordinate work between disciplines and manage project costing.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Excel (advanced)

Oracle

Data Center Experience

Cybersecurity

Computer Networking

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certification in Primavera and MS Project

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare the Master and Construction schedule.
• Generate Monthly (MPR), Weekly (WPR), and Daily (DPR) reports on operational activities.
• Develop an internal schedule to identify & track major milestones to achieve the project completion date.
• Generate analysis reports, S-curve narrative reports for client & management review.
• Monitor and update project schedule on weekly and monthly basis.
• Establish Progress Measurement System (PMS) & prepare Deliverable Status Registers.
• Coordinate work between disciplines and subcontractors.
• Identify risks & plan risk responses.
• Plan and coordinate materials & resources.
• Perform critical path analysis.
• Prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop and update resource histograms weekly or monthly as required.
• Prepare project cash flow and compare with actuals.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules.
• Analyze planned progress versus actual progress.
• Develop recovery schedules to catch up on delays.
• Prepare Progress Payment Certificates (PPC) and Requests for Invoices (RFI).
• Review subcontractor PPCs and invoices.
• Prepare tender schedules.
• Manage project costing and control all cost aspects.
• Maintain cost trend registers, prepare monthly forecasts, and manage variance logs.
• Collect and organize construction cost data, establish a sound expense filing system.
• Prepare and submit accurate project cost reports, verify cost performance, and implement corrective actions.
• Calculate man-hours for each project, evaluate budgeted vs. actual man-hours.
• Produce project planning closeout reports and productivity calculations; prepare project claims and extensions of time (EOT).
• Plan manpower requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Certification in Primavera and MS Project.

Additional Information:

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of overall experience handling EPC Oil & Gas Projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in Project Planning, Control, or Management.
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and MS Projects.
• Commercial awareness, understanding project financing and cost control principles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environment (HSE) management; ability to manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously.

Skills & Professional Requirements:

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office Excel (advanced), PowerPoint
• MS Outlook (Email communication)
• Oracle

Attributes and Behaviours:

• Ability to work well with others in a culturally diverse, multifunctional team environment.
• Effective interaction with peers, service, and contractor representatives.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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