Senior MEP Planning Engineer

Fletcher Piccolo Associates DMCC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Piccolo Associates DMCC is seeking a Project Scheduler for large-scale construction projects in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, PMP certification, and 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include developing project schedules using Primavera P6, monitoring progress, and coordinating with site engineers. The position requires immediate availability and proficiency with Microsoft Project and related software. Candidates with GCC experience and knowledge of EVM are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling for large-scale construction and MEP projects.
• Minimum 3-4 years of GCC experience, preferably in the UAE.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall project schedule using Primavera P6.
• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly progress and update schedules.
• Prepare progress S-curves, manpower histograms and resource allocation charts.
• Support the commercial team in evaluating extension of time (EOT) claims.

Skills

Project scheduling

Critical path analysis

Earned Value Management

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

Postgraduate diploma or certification in Project Planning and Control

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the overall project schedule using Primavera P6 ensuring logical sequencing of construction, procurement, and commissioning activities. Establish the project baseline program in coordination with the Project Manager, Engineers and Department Heads. Monitor daily, weekly and monthly progress and update schedules to reflect actual site performance and productivity. Coordinate with site engineers, procurement and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment and resources. Analyze critical path activities and prepare recovery or mitigation programs in case of delays. Review and integrate subcontractor schedules into the master program and monitor their performance. Track and report engineering deliverables, procurement milestones and construction progress. Prepare progress S-curves, manpower histograms and resource allocation charts for management review. Generate weekly and monthly progress reports highlighting variances, slippages and forecast completion dates. Support the commercial team in evaluating extension of time (EOT) claims and delay impact analyses. Coordinate with the cost control department to link cost data with the project schedule for earned value analysis. Review tender documents and prepare preliminary project schedules identifying key milestones and resource requirements. Conduct site visits to verify progress, assess productivity and collect data for schedule updates. Participate in project meetings with clients and consultants presenting schedule status and mitigation strategies. Ensure planning and reporting activities comply with contractual requirements and project execution plans. Assist in preparing handover schedules and final project documentation including as-built programs. Support implementation of project control procedures to ensure alignment with company policies and ISO standards.

Availability

Immediate or within 30 days.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate diploma or certification in Project Planning and Control is an added advantage.

Registrations / Certifications

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent (preferred).
• Training in Earned Value Management (EVM) or Cost Control is advantageous.
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System awareness (preferable).

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling for large-scale construction and MEP projects such as commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure developments.
• Minimum 3-4 years of GCC experience, preferably in the UAE.
• Proven experience in planning, monitoring, and reporting of engineering, procurement, and construction activities in fast-track projects.

Computer Software Proficiency

• Expert in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for project scheduling and progress tracking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit MEP for understanding construction sequences (preferred).
• Familiar with ERP systems and Power BI dashboards for project reporting and analytics.