Junior Planning Engineer — Civil Project Scheduling

Al Ashram Contracting; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ashram Contracting in Dubai seeks an experienced Planning professional to develop detailed construction schedules, monitor progress, and analyze time/cost impacts. You will prepare and adjust plans, report progress weekly and monthly, and liaise with clients on space and code compliance.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years of planning and project controls experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6, with industry certifications in project management and controls preferred.

Qualifications

• BS Civil Engineering degree from a reputable college.
• 5+ years in project management, project control, planning, budgeting and cost control.
• Excellent knowledge in planning/cost control techniques, methods, systems, standards and software.
• Competent with Primavera P6.
• Industry Certifications in Project Management and Project Controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Planning Manager in developing the basic overall construction schedule into a fully detailed one, and prepare amendments and alternatives during construction to meet or improve project targets.
• Prepare reports required by the Planning Manager including weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Monitor project schedule and budget during construction.
• Update detailed programs and schedules based on drawings and current obligations, tracking planned vs. actual progress.
• Prepare and analyze time and cost of extension (EOT).
• Identify variances between planned and actual progress and advise remedial actions.
• Attend meetings with clients as necessary.
• Answer questions on space allocation, furnishings and code compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head of Planning Section.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Planning

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

BS Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Al Ashram Contracting in Dubai seeks an experienced Planning professional to develop detailed construction schedules, monitor progress, and analyze time/cost impacts. You will prepare and adjust plans, report progress weekly and monthly, and liaise with clients on space and code compliance.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years of planning and project controls experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6, with industry certifications in project management and controls preferred.