Planning Engineer (Water Infrastructure)

Stantec; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Dubai is seeking a Planning Engineer to develop the project execution plan with the resident engineer and to oversee scheduling, cost estimation, and reporting for large civil projects.

The role requires a civil engineering degree with at least ten years of design and construction programming experience, and proficiency in Primavera to estimate timescales and costs and monitor progress against plans.

Qualifications

• The Planning engineer must have a relevant degree from a recognized university and a civil engineering background with knowledge and work experience of not less than ten years in design and construction programming/planning of similar projects.
• Candidate will estimate timescales and costs using Primavera.
• One major role is to monitor day-to-day work progress and provide accurate weekly and monthly reports by communicating potential delays or slippages.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day work progress for the project and provide accurate weekly and monthly reports.
• Communicate potential progress delays or project slippages promptly to the lead project manager.
• Track and analyze field results and compare planned vs actual progress; report differences to the project leadership.
• Study the impact of alternative approaches on project schedule and costs.

Skills

Primavera

Project scheduling

Progress monitoring

Cost estimation

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Description:

The Planning Engineer “in association with the resident engineer” shall develop the Project execution plan considering the proper engineering techniques and milestone sequences for the Project.

Candidate will set targets for activities based on each project activity and ensure it meets DM’s specifications and requirements.

Planning engineers shall estimate timescales and costs using specialized design software packages (Primavera).

One of the major Planning Engineer's roles is to monitor “day-to-day” work progress for the Project and provide accurate weekly and monthly reports by swiftly communicating potential progress delays or project slippages.

Tracking and analyzing field results is another key responsibility. Planning engineers continually compare planned and actual progress and report any differences to their lead project manager.

Candidate also studies the impact of alternative approaches.

Qualifications:

The Planning engineer must have a relevant degree from a recognized university and a civil engineering background with knowledge and work experience of not less than ten years in design and construction programming/planning of similar projects.

About Stantec:

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out.

We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success.

So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. Redefine your personal best. Join us!

City:

Dubai

State/Province:

UAE

Country:

United Arab Emirates

Work Location(s):

United Arab Emirates-Dubai

Job Category:

Civil Engineering

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Job Type:

Regular