Lead Planning Engineer

Sisco Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner is seeking an experienced Lead Planning Engineer to spearhead project scheduling and control for large-scale construction or oil & gas projects in the Middle East. You will lead planning activities, guide a team, and interface with stakeholders to drive project success through meticulous scheduling.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in planning, earned value management, and integration with cost controls, with proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree in Project Management is desirable.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the Middle East as a Planning Engineer in Construction or Oil & Gas sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.
• Prepare baseline schedules, look-ahead plans, progress measurement systems and recovery plans.
• Lead project planning meetings and coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams.
• Conduct critical path analysis, delay analysis and resource/cost loading assessments.
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards for management and client stakeholders.
• Identify schedule variances, trends and deviations; propose mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Manage project change requests and assess time impact analysis for variation orders.
• Ensure alignment between project schedules and cost control budgets.
• Maintain an interface with clients, consultants and subcontractors regarding project status and schedule risks.
• Lead and mentor junior planners and ensure adherence to planning standards and procedures.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Earned Value Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical)

Master's Degree in Project Management (desirable)

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Lead Planning Engineer

Location: Dubai

Experience Required: 5 Years

Salary: Depends upon Experience

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Lead Planning Engineer to spearhead project scheduling and control functions for large-scale construction or oil & gas projects in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning and project controls with the ability to guide a team interface with stakeholders and drive project success through meticulous planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop maintain and monitor comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.
• Prepare baseline schedules look-ahead plans progress measurement systems and recovery plans.
• Lead project planning meetings and coordinate with engineering procurement and construction teams.
• Conduct critical path analysis delay analysis and resource/cost loading assessments.
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards for management and client stakeholders.
• Identify schedule variances trends and deviations; propose mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Manage project change requests and assess time impact analysis for variation orders.
• Ensure alignment between project schedules and cost control budgets.
• Maintain an interface with clients consultants and subcontractors regarding project status and schedule risks.
• Lead and mentor junior planners and ensure adherence to planning standards and procedures.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor s Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical or equivalent)
• Master s Degree in Project Management is desirable
• PMP certification is preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the Middle East as a Planning Engineer in the Construction or Oil & Gas sector

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Expertise in Primavera P6 MS Project and MS Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Proficiency in delay analysis techniques and forensic scheduling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask prioritise and work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

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