Planning Engineer

Royal Gardens contracting; Abu Hiraybah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UAE is seeking a Project Planner with a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and at least 7 years of experience in roads and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Project, with strong skills in project scheduling, monitoring, and cost control. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure developments in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of project planning experience in UAE infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential.
• Familiarity with UAE construction standards and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules.
• Monitor actual progress against the baseline schedule.
• Coordinate with quantity surveyors to track project costs.

Skills

Project Planning

Scheduling

Risk Assessment

Cost Control

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Civil)

Nationality

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Project Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, including baseline and critical path analysis.
• Utilize Primavera P6 and MS Project to create, maintain, and monitor project timelines.
• Ensure proper integration of all project packages, managing interdependencies effectively.
• Analyze schedules to identify potential delays and provide mitigation plans.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor actual progress against the baseline schedule and report deviations.
• Prepare detailed progress and status reports, including variance analysis and forecast adjustments.
• Support project teams in ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Identify potential delays, disruptions, or issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform “what-if” scenarios to evaluate the impact of changes on project timelines.

Coordination & Communication:

• Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Ensure proper coordination for resource allocation and effective project execution.
• Attend meetings and provide planning insights, updates, and recommendations.
• Liaise with clients and third-party stakeholders when required.

Cost Control:

• Coordinate with quantity surveyors to track and control project costs.
• Assist in cost forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Contract Management:

• Review and submit baseline schedules for Engineer's approval.
• Handle claims analysis, including Extension of Time (EoT) and disruption evaluation.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of project planning experience, ideally in roads and infrastructure projects within the UAE.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential.
• Familiarity with UAE construction standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

• Construction
• Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

• Construction Planner
• Program Planner
• Department Of Municipalities And Transport DMT

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