Planning Engineer

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Planning Engineer to oversee project scheduling and forensic delay analysis. This role involves close collaboration with contractors, providing detailed progress reports, and advising on potential delays. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil engineering or construction management, with at least 12 years of experience in project controls. Join a forward-thinking firm that values integrity, innovation, and sustainability, and contribute to impactful infrastructure projects while enjoying flexible work options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work options

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for growth

Safe and respectful workplace

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Planning/Project Controls on major programs.
• Strong knowledge of planning principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and scheduling for construction projects.
• Monitor procurement and construction programs with critical path analysis.

Skills

Forensic Delay Analysis

Critical Path Method Analysis

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Primavera

MS Project

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Technical Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Job Summary

This position will be site-based and in charge of a package (project) responsible for providing planning, scheduling, and forensic delay analysis to the Project Lead and other Project team members.

Job Duties

1. Understanding work scope quantity and familiar with logical sequencing of construction disciplines;
2. Providing detailed review, analysis, and monitoring of procurement and construction programmes with Critical Path Method analysis of the Contractor, Subcontractors, and Utilities;
3. Working closely on a day-to-day basis with the contractors' planners to monitor and/or amend the contractors' baseline programme of work;
4. Providing progress reports, graphs, and critical path analysis for monthly and weekly progress reports to the Project Management Consultant (PMC);
5. Reporting to the Project Lead any risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies to maintain the project completion date;
6. Reviewing actual progress against the construction programme and reporting to the Project Lead accordingly;
7. Advising the Project Lead on potential delay events and early warnings;
8. Attending site and convening workshops with the site supervision team as necessary to get snapshots in time and keep updated on actual progress on site;
9. Conducting independent site visits to evaluate the contractor's site progress against their programme and reporting to the Project Lead;
10. Providing support to the Cost Control Team in understanding programme risks and opportunities related to additional works and variations;
11. Maintaining records of programme monitoring to support evaluation of contractor claims and variations;
12. Assisting PMC during negotiations, arbitration, or dispute resolution;
13. Reviewing claims (Time Impact Analysis, Window, AACE) and their defense, including the chronology of events;
14. Investigating potential delay events and determining the presence of concurrent delays;
15. Reviewing and preparing prospective and retrospective delay analyses;
16. Presenting and discussing EoT claims with knowledge of contract mechanisms.

Specific Skills Required

• Experience with major multi-contract projects;
• Knowledge of Time Impact Analysis and forensic delay analysis;
• Advanced understanding of planning principles, methodologies, and data collection practices;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) and Internet applications;
• Fully conversant with Primavera packages and MS Project;
• Knowledge of standard contract forms;
• Ability to develop, monitor, and control schedules;
• Hands-on knowledge of WBS coding, cost/schedule variance analysis;
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), project trends, contract changes, and claims;
• Effective technical writing skills.

Person Specification (Behavioral Attributes)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Client-facing and persuasive;
• Impactful and decisive;
• Ethical with leadership qualities, serving as a role model;
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations in line with AECOM's behavior model;
• Champions diversity and promotes an inclusive environment;
• Safety-conscious.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management;

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years in Planning / Project Controls, preferably on major programs and mixed-use developments.

Additional Information

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering services across project lifecycle phases. We operate in transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environment sectors, committed to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. With revenues of $14.4 billion in FY2023, we aim to deliver sustainable legacies for future generations.

Work Environment & Benefits

Flexible hybrid work options, a safe and respectful workplace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. We value integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovation.

Other Details

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• Employment Type: Full-time
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