Lead Planning Engineer

Havelock One; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Havelock One is seeking a Lead Planning Engineer in Dubai, responsible for preparing project plans and monitoring progress. The ideal candidate will possess at least 7 years of relevant experience in fit-out or main contracting, along with strong proficiency in Primavera and Microsoft Project.

Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of construction planning methodologies. Knowledge of current trends in the market is essential for successfully boosting the company’s industry presence.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience in an interior fit-out or main contracting company.
• Strong technical and commercial abilities.
• Knowledge of latest developments in the fit-out market.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work programs and monitor project progress against plans.
• Coordinate information between stakeholders to monitor deliverables.
• Generate reports on progress and variations with the Projects team.
• Attend project review meetings and prepare progress reports.
• Manage project resources and costs considering budget and forecasts.
• Issue timely delay notifications and manage claims for delays.

Skills

Software proficiency in Primavera

Software proficiency in Microsoft Project

Construction planning methodologies

Client-facing presentation skills

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills in a multi-cultural environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Role Summary

The Lead Planning engineer has to prepare the work programs as per the guidelines provided by the Projects Team and monitor the progress of the project against the plan to ensure its completion within the specified time frame and within allocated budgets.

Role Description

• Preparing tender programmes, clause 14 programmes, resource histogram and review with Planning Manager.
• Coordinate information between stakeholders including Client, Suppliers and Contractors to determine and monitor the deliverables in line with programme.
• Support project management team to ensure project progress and generate report on all variations in conjunction with the Projects team.
• Accurately record progress and adjust forecasts as required. Prepare reports on progress and causes of programme/progress variations.
• Attend project review meeting with Consultant / Project Management representative, prepare and submit report to management as required. Also prepare progress report for all the projects based on site visits and project progress review. Accountable for preparing consolidated project cash flows, Progress S-curves, look ahead schedule, project dashboards and reports, manpower projections, mitigation strategies, and forecast schedules.
• Preparation of information schedules inclusive of Architects, Engineers, nominations and long lead schedules.
• Plan, monitor, and control the resources and cost deployed for the project considering the budget, demand, productivity, historical trend, forecast requirements, & priorities.
• Claim management- Issue timely delay notifications and analyse, develop, and review the delay analysis (EOT) with time and cost impact. Submit interim and detailed claims as per contract requirement.
• Highlight the critical risks/ issues/ opportunities associated with the project.

Candidate Requirements

• Academic qualification - bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• 7 years of relevant experience in in an interior fit-out / Main contracting company.
• Strong proficiency in use of software - Primavera and Microsoft project and excellent command on Microsoft applications.
• Solid understanding of CPM, WBS, and construction planning methodologies
• Confident client-facing professional with strong presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to details & in-depth knowledge of construction process & methodology
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Successful track record of working on all types of projects. e.g. Hospitality, Hotels, High End Residential, Palaces, F&B, Retail, Entertainment, Health, Education etc.
• Strong technical and commercial abilities.
• A very good knowledge of latest developments in the fit-out market. The candidate should be well-versed with the current trends and news influencing market and be able to suggest ideas to boost the Company’s industry presence and build our brand
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multinational market environment.