Planning Engineer

Consertus-US; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 300 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Consertus is seeking a Planning Engineer to join the Construction Supervision team in the UAE. You will oversee planning and scheduling for building construction projects, ensure adherence to timelines and contractual requirements, and work with managers, engineers, and contractors to optimize project delivery.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in planning and scheduling, strong CPM, Primavera P6 expertise, and a proven track record in large-scale residential/commercial developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Experience as Planning Engineer or Senior Planning Engineer in engineering consultancy or contracting.

Responsabilités

• Develop, review, and monitor detailed project schedules and baseline programs for building projects.
• Review contractors' baseline schedules, revised programs, and recovery plans for contractual compliance.
• Monitor progress against schedules and identify delays with corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports, including S-curves and dashboards.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, consultants, and contractors for planning and resource allocation.
• Conduct critical path analysis and assess impact of delays and EOT claims.
• Ensure documentation of planning activities and compliance with Regulations.

Connaissances

Scheduling proficiency

CPM analysis

Project reporting

Excel

PowerPoint

Team coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering discipline

Outils

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

About Us

Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, we help clients plan, execute, and optimize large-scale capital programs.

Our integrated services span digital, advisory, and delivery, empowering organizations to navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology.

At Consertus, we celebrate individual strengths, foster strong relationships, and promote flexibility in how and where we work. Join us to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a lasting impact as we transform how the world is built.

Discover how Consertus is driving transformative change for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve at www.consertus.com.

About This Role

As a Planning Engineer, you will be part of the Construction Supervision team, responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating project planning and scheduling activities for building construction projects. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure that projects are delivered within approved timelines and contractual requirements.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the planning and scheduling of building construction projects, gained within either a consultancy or contracting environment, with strong expertise in project controls, progress monitoring, delay analysis, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and monitor detailed project schedules, baseline programs, and construction work plans for building projects
• Review and evaluate contractors' baseline schedules, revised programs, recovery plans, and progress updates to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules, identify potential delays, and recommend corrective actions to maintain project timelines
• Prepare and review weekly and monthly progress reports, including S-curves, manpower histograms, progress dashboards, and key performance indicators
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure effective planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Conduct critical path analysis and identify activities that may impact project completion dates
• Assess project delays, extension of time (EOT) claims, and their impact on overall project schedules
• Review contractors' resource-loaded schedules, manpower allocation, and productivity performance
• Participate in progress meetings and provide regular updates on project schedules, milestones, risks, and mitigation measures
• Monitor procurement, engineering, construction, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure alignment with project schedules
• Support project management teams in developing recovery strategies and acceleration plans when required
• Ensure accurate documentation of planning activities, progress updates, schedule revisions, and project records
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations
• Perform additional duties as reasonably required by the role

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in construction planning and scheduling, with significant experience in building construction projects
• Proven experience working as a Planning Engineer or Senior Planning Engineer within a reputable engineering consultancy or contracting company
• Strong knowledge of building construction methodologies, project sequencing, scheduling, and construction supervision processes
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Strong understanding of critical path method (CPM), baseline schedules, resource loading, progress monitoring, and delay analysis
• Experience reviewing contractors' schedules, recovery plans, and extension of time (EOT) claims
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and construction project contractual requirements is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for project reporting and analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors
• Previous experience working on large-scale residential, commercial, hospitality, or mixed-use building developments is highly preferred
• Previous experience in the UAE construction industry is an advantage

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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