Planning Engineer (Building Contracting)

Structure Advanced Building Contracting LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Structure Advanced Building Contracting LLC in Dubai seeks an experienced Planning Engineer to prepare and update project baselines using Primavera P6, build cash flow forecasts, and develop manpower histograms and resource plans. You will monitor progress, prepare monthly reports and S-curves, and conduct delay analyses with EOT and prolongation claims.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in building construction in the UAE, with advanced Primavera P6 and Excel skills, plus knowledge of FIDIC and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5-7 years of building construction experience, UAE preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts, variations, and claims.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update baseline schedules using Primavera P6.
• Develop cash flow forecasts, manpower histograms, resource plans, and planning narratives.
• Monitor planned vs actual progress and prepare monthly reports, S-curves, and recovery schedules.
• Conduct delay analysis and prepare EOT claims, prolongation cost claims, and time and cost impact assessments of variations.
• Support Commercial Department with procurement and subcontractor appointment schedules.
• Monitor procurement milestones, subcontractor awards, and potential impacts on timelines and costs.
• Coordinate with site and Commercial teams on cost monitoring, progress valuations and documentation for claims.
• Prepare accurate planning, progress and performance reports for management and consultants.

Skills

Project planning

Delay analysis

Cost monitoring

Reporting

Coordination

Schedule tracking

Progress monitoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Power BI

ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Prepare and update project baseline schedules using Primavera P6. Develop project cash flow forecasts, manpower histograms, resource plans, and planning narratives. Monitor planned vs. actual progress and prepare monthly reports, S-curves, and recovery schedules. Conduct delay analysis and prepare Extension of Time (EOT) claims, prolongation cost claims, and time and cost impact assessments of variations. Support the Commercial Department with procurement and subcontractor appointment schedules aligned with project execution plans. Monitor procurement milestones, subcontractor awards, and potential impacts on project timelines and costs. Coordinate with site and Commercial teams on project cost monitoring, progress valuations, and supporting documentation for claims. Prepare accurate planning, progress, and performance reports for management and consultants.

Requirements and Skills: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Minimum 5-7 years of relevant building construction experience, preferably in the UAE. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Excel. Strong experience in project planning, cost monitoring, delay analysis, EOT and prolongation claims. Knowledge of FIDIC contracts, variations, and construction claims. Strong analytical, reporting, and coordination skills.

Added Advantages: High-rise and residential building project experience. Experience with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or similar). Power BI and project reporting dashboards.