Planning Engineer

Tecton Engineering and Construction LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecton Engineering and Construction LLC in the United Arab Emirates seeks a seasoned Project Scheduler to develop and maintain detailed project timelines using advanced scheduling tools. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to align schedules with milestones and deliverables.

The ideal candidate will perform critical path analysis, update status reports for stakeholders, and implement contingency plans to mitigate delays.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English is required; other languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using scheduling software.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to align milestones.
• Perform critical path analysis to identify bottlenecks.
• Update and communicate project status reports to stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments and contingency planning.
• Facilitate schedule-related meetings with project teams.
• Utilize earned value management to measure performance.
• Monitor productivity metrics to improve efficiency.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive review.
• Stay updated on industry trends to improve planning processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Fluency in English

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Tools

Advanced scheduling software

Job description

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using advanced scheduling software to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to gather project requirements and align schedules with project milestones and deliverables.
• Perform critical path analysis to identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions that optimize project timelines.
• Regularly update and communicate project status reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement contingency planning to mitigate potential delays and resource shortages.
• Facilitate meetings with project teams to discuss schedule adherence, resource allocation, and any necessary adjustments.
• Utilize earned value management techniques to measure project performance and forecast future project needs.
• Monitor and analyze productivity metrics to improve efficiency and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing schedule performance for executive-level review.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to continuously improve planning processes and methodologies.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively relay complex information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of additional languages can be beneficial, especially in multinational projects.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to foresee project challenges and propose proactive solutions.
• Strong organizational skills paired with a high level of adaptability to changing project requirements and environments.