Planning Engineer

TATWEER MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a Planning Engineer to manage project schedules and budgets. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and substantial experience in project management. Responsibilities include coordinating with clients, preparing reports, and ensuring project execution aligns with plans. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a consultancy firm.
• Over 10 years as a planning engineer or site engineer.
• Experience with 3D modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project schedules and bids.
• Monitor project expenses and create cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project reports.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Budget Planning

Coordination

Reporting

3D Modelling

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

• Prepare realistic project schedules using appropriate tools such as Primavera and MS Project.
• Prepare competitive bids for new projects.
• Calculate optimal material requirements and manpower requirements for each stage of the project.
• Coordinate with the project manager and different departments to ensure smooth execution of the plan.
• Plan the budget required for the project and monitor expenses during project execution.
• Create cash flow forecasts for each project.

Work Location

UAE – Abu Dhabi

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the client to ensure efficient project execution.
• Collect periodic updates and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project reports.
• Create variance reports (Schedule Variance and Cost Variance, typically using Earned Value Method - EMV) at various project stages to analyze deviations.
• Create project closing reports with a focus on continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 4-6 years of experience working in a consultancy firm.
• Over 10 years of experience as a planning engineer and/or site engineer (graduates from 2010-2013).
• Experience with 3D modelling software.