Planning Engineer

Ultiwise Consult; Sharjah; On-site; AED 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultiwise Consult seeks a Project Planning & Scheduling specialist in the UAE to develop and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project. You will track progress, analyze delays, coordinate resources, and support closeout activities.

The role requires experience with EVA analysis, resource leveling, cost monitoring, and strong documentation to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling complex projects.
• Proficiency with EVA analysis and progress reporting.
• Ability to plan resources, budgets and procurement.
• Familiarity with project documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• 1. Project Planning & Scheduling: develop baseline schedules and track progress.
• 2. Progress Monitoring & Reporting: track site progress and prepare dashboards and S-curves.
• 3. Resource Planning: plan manpower, materials, equipment and subcontractors.
• 4. Delay Analysis & Mitigation: identify risks and prepare EOT-related support.
• 5. Coordination & Communication: align with PMs, site teams, QA/QC and subcontractors.
• 6. Cost & Budget Monitoring: monitor expenditures and cash flow forecasts.
• 7. Documentation & Compliance: maintain schedules and related records.
• 8. Support for Project Closeout: assist in as-built schedules and handover docs.

Skills

Project Planning

Scheduling

Progress Monitoring

Resource Planning

Delay Analysis

Coordination

Cost Monitoring

Documentation

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Key Responsibilities & Job Role

Gender: Male

Nationality: Any

Salary: max AED 9000

Pref. candidates from Water treatment/engg background.

1. 1. Project Planning & Scheduling (Experience in Level 1 to Level 4 )
   Develop monitor and update project schedules using tools like Primavera (P6) or MS Project.
   Prepare baseline schedules and ensure alignment with project scope resources and timelines.
   Identify the critical path and update progress periodically.
2. 2. Progress Monitoring & Reporting ( Experience in EVA Analysis)
   Track daily weekly and monthly progress of site activities.
   Compare actual progress with planned progress and highlight delays or deviations.
   Prepare progress reports dashboards S-curves and productivity charts.
3. 3. Resource Planning ( Experience in Resource levelling )
   Plan manpower materials equipment and subcontractor requirements.
   Coordinate with procurement and site teams to ensure timely availability of resources.
   Forecast future resource needs and constraints.
4. 4. Delay Analysis & Mitigation ( Experience in window analysis)
   Identify potential risks delays and bottlenecks in execution.
   Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
   Assist in preparing delay claims EOT (Extension of Time) requests and supporting documentation.
5. 5. Coordination & Communication
   Coordinate with project managers site engineers procurement QA/QC HSE and subcontractors.
   Participate in internal and client meetings to update schedule status and highlight issues.
   Ensure alignment between planning documents and site execution.
6. 6. Cost & Budget Monitoring
   Assist in monitoring project expenditures and compare them with budget estimates.
   Support the preparation of cash flow forecasts.
   Highlight potential cost overruns or savings.
7. 7. Documentation & Compliance
   Maintain all planning-related records reports and schedule versions.
   Ensure compliance with project specifications contractual requirements and industry standards.
8. 8. Support for Project Closeout
   Assist in final documentation as-built schedule preparation and project completion reports.
   Coordinate with teams to ensure smooth handover and DLP (Defects Liability Period) planning.

Required Skills

Key Responsibilities & Job Role Gender: Male Nationality: Any Salary: max AED 9000 Pref. candidates from Water treatment/engg background. 1. Project Planning & Scheduling (Experience in Level 1 to Level 4 ) Develop monitor and update project schedules using tools like Primavera (P6) or MS Project. Prepare baseline schedules and ensure alignment with project scope resources and timelines. Identify the critical path and update progress periodically. 2. Progress Monitoring & Reporting ( Experience in EVA Analysis) Track daily weekly and monthly progress of site activities. Compare actual progress with planned progress and highlight delays or deviations. Prepare progress reports dashboards S-curves and productivity charts. 3. Resource Planning ( Experience in Resource levelling ) Plan manpower materials equipment and subcontractor requirements. Coordinate with procurement and site teams to ensure timely availability of resources. Forecast future resource needs and constraints. 4. Delay Analysis & Mitigation ( Experience in window analysis) Identify potential risks delays and bottlenecks in execution. Recommend corrective and preventive actions. Assist in preparing delay claims EOT (Extension of Time) requests and supporting documentation. 5. Coordination & Communication Coordinate with project managers site engineers procurement QA/QC HSE and subcontractors. Participate in internal and client meetings to update schedule status and highlight issues. Ensure alignment between planning documents and site execution. 6. Cost & Budget Monitoring Assist in monitoring project expenditures and compare them with budget estimates. Support the preparation of cash flow forecasts. Highlight potential cost overruns or savings. 7. Documentation & Compliance Maintain all planning-related records reports and schedule versions. Ensure compliance with project specifications contractual requirements and industry standards. 8. Support for Project Closeout Assist in final documentation as-built schedule preparation and project completion reports. Coordinate with teams to ensure smooth handover and DLP (Defects Liability Period) planning.