Planning Engineer

AECOM; Al Ain; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Planning Engineer to oversee the scheduling and execution of an important infrastructure project. The role involves coordinating with project teams, managing resources, and ensuring timely completion under budget constraints. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering and significant experience in project planning, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 Project Management Software.
• Project management or planning certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules for infrastructure works.
• Monitor project progress and report on key performance metrics.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job
Summary:

The Planning Engineer for
an Infrastructure Works Project is responsible for developing
implementing and maintaining the projects schedule to ensure that
all aspects of the project are completed on time and within budget.
This role involves coordinating with project teams contractors and
stakeholders to track progress identify potential delays and
mitigate risks. The Planning Engineer will be responsible for
creating detailed project timelines monitoring progress updating
schedules and providing regular reports to management to ensure
project objectives are achieved
efficiently.

Key Job
Duties:

• Project
  Scheduling &
  Planning:
  • Develop maintain and
    update the detailed project schedule incorporating all phases of
    the infrastructure works including design procurement construction
    and commissioning.
  • Create and manage timelines
    for critical path activities ensuring that milestones are clearly
    defined and achievable.
  • Collaborate with
    project managers and stakeholders to identify key project
    deliverables deadlines and resource
    requirements.
• Progress
  Monitoring &
  Reporting:
  • Monitor the progress
    of the project comparing actual performance against the planned
    schedule and identify potential delays or
    issues.
  • Prepare regular progress reports for
    senior management contractors and clients highlighting project
    milestones delays and any corrective actions
    required.
  • Track and report on project
    performance metrics including project timelines resource allocation
    and budget
    performance.
• Resource
  Management &
  Allocation:
  • Coordinate the
    allocation of resources (labor materials and equipment) to ensure
    that all activities are appropriately resourced for the successful
    execution of the project.
  • Identify and report
    on resource shortages or overutilization making recommendations to
    optimize the allocation and use of resources across the
    project.
• Risk
  Management & Delay
  Analysis:
  • Identify potential
    project risks and delays that could impact the project schedule and
    work with the project team to develop mitigation
    strategies.
  • Perform delay analysis and provide
    reports on the impact of delays on project timelines recommending
    corrective actions to mitigate further
    risks.
• Schedule
  Optimization & Recovery
  Plans:
  • Proactively identify
    schedule optimization opportunities to improve project timelines
    without compromising quality or safety.
  • Develop
    and implement recovery plans to get the project back on track when
    schedule delays occur including the reallocation of resources or
    adjustment of work
    sequences.
• Stakeholder
  Coordination &
  Communication:
  • Communicate with
    contractors subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure that
    they are aligned with the project schedule and
    milestones.
  • Coordinate with project teams to
    ensure that dependencies and interactions between different project
    disciplines are efficiently managed and incorporated into the
    overall
    schedule.
• Change
  Management & Schedule
  Updates:
  • Assist in managing
    changes to the project scope and incorporate these changes into the
    project schedule ensuring proper documentation of any
    variations.
  • Update the project schedule based
    on approved changes and monitor the impact of scope changes on the
    overall
    timeline.
• Critical
  Path Analysis &
  Evaluation:
  • Identify the critical
    path of the project and closely monitor the progress of critical
    activities to ensure the project stays on
    schedule.
  • Analyze any deviations from the
    critical path and recommend corrective actions to mitigate delays
    and ensure timely project
    completion.
• Cost
  Control & Budget
  Monitoring:
  • Work closely with the
    cost control team to monitor and track project budgets in relation
    to the project schedule.
  • Assist in forecasting
    project costs based on the schedule and make recommendations for
    cost-saving measures if
    necessary.
• Documentation
  & Record
  Keeping:
  • Maintain accurate and
    up-to-date records of project schedules changes and updates for
    audit and compliance purposes.
  • Ensure that all
    project documentation is organized and accessible including
    schedule updates progress reports and change
    orders.
• Final
  Project Handover:
  • Ensure that the
    project schedule is updated for final handover incorporating all
    completed activities outstanding work and final
    documentation.
  • Work with the project team to
    ensure that the handover process is completed on time and that all
    deliverables are met in accordance with the final
    schedule.
• Continuous
  Improvement & Professional
  Development:
  • Stay current with
    industry best practices new planning tools and scheduling software
    to improve the efficiency and accuracy of project
    planning.
  • Provide recommendations for process
    improvements to enhance project scheduling and planning on future
    projects.

Qualifications
:

• Bachelors
  degree in Engineering Construction Management or related field with
  a minimum of 10 years experience in project planning and scheduling
  for large-scale construction or infrastructure
  projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 Project
  Management Software and other relevant project management
  tools.
• Strong analytical skills with in-depth
  knowledge of FIDIC contracts Work Breakdown Structures and risk
  management techniques.
• Experience in handling
  claims Extensions of Time (EOT) requests and conducting forensic
  schedule analysis.
• Excellent communication
  skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and
  work effectively in a team
  environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  suite particularly Excel and
  PowerPoint.
• Experience in technical tender
  evaluations and bid analysis.
• Knowledge of
  industry-standard Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and progress
  measurement techniques.
• Project management
  (e.g. PMP PRINCE2) or planning (e.g. PMI-SP) certification is
  highly
  desirable.

Additional
Information :

About
AECOM

AECOM is proud to
offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our
employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may
include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits
paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible
work optionswell-being resources employee assistance
program business travel insurance service recognition awards
retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase
plan.

AECOM is the global
infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a
trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical
abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water
environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner
with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative
sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project
lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program
and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had
revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at
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What makes AECOM a
great place to work

You
will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career
ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local
community and on a global scale - that are transforming our
industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a
network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact.
Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to
expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you
build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a
welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community -
where you have the freedom to grow in a world of
opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity
Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you
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guidelines.

Remote
Work :

No

Employment
Type :

Contract

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