Planning Engineer: Construction Schedules & Forecasting

Amana Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amana Group is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to support project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, forecasting, and reporting across construction projects. The role focuses on developing and maintaining schedules, tracking progress against baselines, and providing look-ahead information for timely decision-making.

The candidate will monitor productivity data from site reports, update micro schedules, and assist in extension of time claims and job closeout reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Architect, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in planning or scheduling roles.

Responsibilities

• Study contract documents and schedule-related clauses.
• Develop and maintain baseline and updated project schedules.
• Monitor progress and forecast delays; provide look-ahead information.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports and update subcontractor progress updates.
• Update micro schedules with actual quantities and progress.
• Assist in Extension of Time claim preparation and project closeout reporting.

Skills

Teamwork

Process excellence

Visionary

Communications in English

Education

Engineering degree (Architect/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or QS

2+ years of experience

Tools

Primavera Project Planner

MS Project

Job description

Amana Group is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to support project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, forecasting, and reporting across construction projects. The role focuses on developing and maintaining schedules, tracking progress against baselines, and providing look-ahead information for timely decision-making.

The candidate will monitor productivity data from site reports, update micro schedules, and assist in extension of time claims and job closeout reporting.