Planning Engineer

Engineering Consortium Consulting Engineers; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking a Project Manager with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10-15 years of experience in project planning and execution within the construction industry. The role involves monitoring project progress, reviewing contractor submissions, and ensuring project timelines and budgets are adhered to. Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in project planning and execution.
• Experience in the Construction industry is preferred.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review submitted programs and progress reports from contractors.
• Monitor project progress and advise contractors on corrective actions.
• Prepare presentations and maintain a master schedule.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional certification in Project Management (PMP)

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Civil)

Nationality

Any Arab National, Any Nationality

Any

Vacancy

Job Description

• Review the submitted programs from the contractors and give comments/consent.
• Review the submitted update weekly progress reports and give comments/consent.
• Monitor the progress and give advice to the contractor for the required corrective actions-if required.
• Review the submitted claim from the contractors for EOT and give comments/consent and recommendations.
• Daily Progress Reports: you will need to update the information about the progress of activities at site. A section will be used for manpower and is dedicated for material.
• Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports: you will need to monitor the percentages completed (Actual vs Planned) in addition to any Issues the Contractor has still unanswered.
• Site Visits: This is the only way you can monitor the activities and have a visual idea about what is ongoing at site.
• Progress, Coordination, Special, Upper Management Meetings: You will need to keep your eyes focused on three items a. Scope b. Time c. Money Any issue that changes the contractually agreed upon data you need client approval at the earliest.
• Read and understand Contract Documents; Specifications, drawings, and BOQs
• Review the Approved Program of Works as often as possible.
• Keep your eyes on the Long Lead items. Usually, a program of works is divided into five sections. a. Material submittals. b. Shop drawings. c. Procurement d. Construction e. Commissioning and Handing Over. You will need to monitor these processes in sequence
• Attend the kick off meeting.
• Participate in the Planning efforts for the project.
• Do the complete reporting to the client; daily, weekly and monthly.
• Highlight the weaknesses at site.
• Verify all the submitted reports by the Contractors
• Maintain a Master Schedule for the client.
• Prepare presentations
• Include all changes to the scope and variation work requested by the Client or the Contractor.
• Participate in the closing out of the project.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Professional certification in Project Management (PMP) or equivalent.
• 10- 15 years of experience in project planning and execution in consultant company.
• Experience in the Construction industry is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

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A reputed consultancy firm engaged in providing Engineering Consultancy Services

Office 901, The Onyx Towers, Tower 1, Al Rabeea Street, The Greens, P.O. Box 39999, Dubai, United Arab Emirates,, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

• Abu Dhabi , Ajman - United Arab Emirates (UAE)