Project Planner

Yokogawa; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Planning Engineer to develop and maintain project plans and schedules. Key responsibilities include preparing Work Breakdown Structures, monitoring project progress, and coordinating with multiple departments. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in project planning across various engineering firms and possess strong project management skills. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 6 months as Planning Engineer with Arkoil Technologies.
• 3 years as Planning Engineer with Descon Engineering.
• 2.5 years as Planning Engineer with Doosan Babcock.
• 4 years as Planner & Planning Engineer with Descon Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive planning packages, including work plans and schedules.
• Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for projects.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for clients.
• Flag delays and suggest remedial actions.
• Coordinate progress updates with engineering, procurement, and construction.

Skills

Project Management

Project Planning & Scheduling

Monitoring, Reporting & Control

Primavera P6

Risk Analysis

SAP

Job description

Not just a job but a career

Yokogawa, an award-winning leader in industrial automation test and measurement information systems, is committed to shaping a better future through supporting energy transition, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, and more. We align with the United Nations sustainable development goals by leveraging our capabilities to measure and connect.

About the Team

Our 18,000 employees across over 60 countries work under a unified mission to co-innovate for tomorrow. We seek dynamic colleagues passionate about technology who value respect, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude, fostering a truly global culture that offers excellent career growth opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive planning packages, including work plans, schedules, progress measurement, and reporting procedures.
• Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and progress measurement systems for projects, covering engineering, subcontracting, procurement, and construction activities.
• Develop, maintain, and update Level I-IV plans and deployment histograms.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including S-curves for client submission.
• Flag delays in critical activities to management and suggest remedial actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction departments/contractors for progress updates and compare against project milestones.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Arkoil Technologies (Planning Engineer) – 6 months
• Descon Engineering (Planning Engineer) – 3 years
• Doosan Babcock (Planning Engineer) – 2.5 years
• Descon Engineering (Planner & Planning Engineer) – 4 years

Skills & Competencies:

• Project Management
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Monitoring, Reporting & Control
• Primavera P6
• Risk Analysis
• SAP

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, recruiting and developing individuals from varied backgrounds without discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, or other circumstances. We value differences and strive to create an environment where everyone can belong, contribute, succeed, and reach their full potential.

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