Senior Construction Planning Engineer

Pioneer International Projects Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer International Projects Management in Abu Dhabi seeks a Planning Engineer to develop, monitor and control project plans for construction activities, focusing on progress tracking, resource management and risk mitigation to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 8+ years in planning for construction, and strong skills in Primavera P6, MS Project and PowerPoint, with excellent analytics and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSc or higher).
• Minimum 12 years overall experience, with at least 8 years in planning for construction projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and other planning tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with contractors, clients, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents, contractor site organization, and planners CVs, advising the Construction Manager of deficiencies or gaps.
• Assess and approve design and procurement plans submitted by contractors, ensuring alignment with the project plan.
• Monitor construction progress against approved plans, conduct site visits, report deviations or shortages.
• Review recovery plans, time impact claims, and field design changes, recommending corrective actions to mitigate delays.

Skills

Planning

Project scheduling

Communication

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Pioneer International Projects Management in Abu Dhabi seeks a Planning Engineer to develop, monitor and control project plans for construction activities, focusing on progress tracking, resource management and risk mitigation to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 8+ years in planning for construction, and strong skills in Primavera P6, MS Project and PowerPoint, with excellent analytics and reporting capabilities.