Planning Engineer - SS

LT-Larsen & Toubro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

LT-Larsen & Toubro in Abu Dhabi seeks a Planning Engineer to manage master schedules, track progress, and control costs for utility-scale Solar PV projects. You will coordinate site execution, procurement, and leadership to keep projects on time and within budget.

You will develop Level 3/4 schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, analyze CPM, S-Curves, and EVM metrics, and deliver clear dashboards for stakeholders weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• PM certification (PMP / PMI-SP) is a major asset.
• 6+ years planning and scheduling experience, with at least 2 years in utility-scale Solar PV.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain master schedules (Level 3/4) using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Track S-Curves, EVM, SV, and progress metrics.
• Perform CPM analysis and propose mitigation for bottlenecks.
• Prepare executive dashboards and progress reports for leadership and clients.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM analysis

EVM

KPI tracking

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a data-driven and detail-oriented Planning Engineer to manage the scheduling, progress tracking, and project controls for our Utility-Scale Solar PV projects. In this role, you will develop comprehensive master schedules, monitor daily/weekly construction milestones, analyze critical paths, and forecast potential bottlenecks. You will act as the key coordinator between site execution teams, procurement, and project leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Schedule Creation: Develop, update, and maintain detailed Project Baseline Schedules (Level 3/Level 4) using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• S-Curve & KPI Tracking: Generate and analyze physical progress S-Curves, Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, and schedule variance (SV) reports.
• Critical Path Method (CPM): Perform regular CPM analysis to identify bottleneck sequences (e.g., long-lead inverter delays or grid connection approvals) and propose mitigation plans.
• Executive Dashboards: Prepare clear Daily, Weekly, and Monthly progress reports for internal leadership and external clients.

Required Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. A certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP) is a major asset.
• Experience: 6+ years of planning and scheduling experience, with at least 2 years explicitly dedicated to utility-scale Solar PV projects.