Planning Engineer Civil

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in the United Arab Emirates—Abu Dhabi is seeking a Civil Project Planner to develop and maintain detailed project schedules with Primavera P6. You will analyze critical paths, prepare progress reports with earned value insights, and collaborate with the project team to ensure schedule accuracy and timely claims.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction planning, a Civil Engineering degree, and strong budgeting, risk-management, and stakeholder-communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in construction planning and scheduling, civil infrastructure preferred.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Experience in risk analysis and mitigation planning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholders.
• Experience in budget preparation and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 aligned with goals.
• Perform critical path analysis to identify delays and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare progress reports with earned value analysis for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project team to gather data and update schedules and claims.
• Monitor and report project budgets, identify variances, and propose actions.
• Review contractor schedules for feasibility and compliance.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans to protect timelines and costs.
• Prepare change order requests and assess impacts on schedule and budget.
• Assist in bid submissions with preliminary schedules and cost estimates.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and tools to improve planning.

Skills

Primavera P6 scheduling

Critical path analysis

Earned value analysis

Budgeting and cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using software like Primavera P6 ensuring alignment with project goals and contractual obligations
• Conduct critical path analysis to identify potential delays and bottlenecks proactively proposing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track
• Prepare and present progress reports including earned value analysis to stakeholders highlighting key performance indicators and project status
• Collaborate with the project team to gather and analyze data ensuring accuracy and completeness of schedule updates and progress claims
• Manage and control project budgets by monitoring and reporting on costs identifying variances and recommending corrective actions
• Review and assess contractor schedules for feasibility and compliance with project requirements providing feedback and recommendations
• Perform risk management identifying potential risks and developing contingency plans to minimize their impact on project timelines and costs
• Prepare and submit change order requests analyzing their impact on the schedule and budget and negotiating with stakeholders
• Assist in the preparation of bid submissions by developing preliminary schedules and cost estimates for new projects
• Stay updated on industry best practices and new software tools to improve planning efficiency and project outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling, preferably in civil infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software is essential.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to analyze critical paths, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate project updates to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Experience in preparing and managing project budgets and cost control.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.