Senior Microtunneling Planning Engineer – Dubai

AECOM

Dubai

On-site

AED 400,000 - 600,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AECOM in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Senior Planning Engineer with deep microtunneling expertise to oversee the planning and supervision of complex tunneling projects. You will coordinate with the supervision team, client and contractor to ensure milestones are met and risks are mitigated throughout design, procurement and construction.

The role requires 15+ years in construction planning, strong knowledge of underground construction, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and update project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software covering design, procurement and construction stages.
Review and evaluate the Contractors baseline programme ensuring compliance with contract requirements, sequencing logic and resource allocation.
Monitor and analyze the progress of construction activities, identifying variances from the plan and proposing corrective actions.
Coordinate with the Resident Engineer and supervision team to verify progress on site and ensure updates are accurately reflected in the schedule.
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports highlighting key activities, milestones achieved, delays, risks and recovery measures.
Evaluate and verify the Contractors Extensions of Time (EOT) claims and revised programmes in line with contract procedures.
Develop progress measurement systems and performance indicators to support project control and reporting.
Conduct trend analyses and what-if scenarios to assess impact of changes and mitigation plans.
Support cash flow forecasts, resource histograms and manpower projections.
Coordinate planning deliverables with Cost Control, Engineering, Procurement and Construction teams for consistency and accuracy.
Participate in progress and coordination meetings presenting schedule status and recovery strategies to client and stakeholders.
Assist the Project Manager and Construction Manager in risk identification and mitigation planning.
Ensure compliance with AECOM’s Project Management and Controls procedures, including documentation and data integrity.
Provide mentorship and support to junior planners and site engineers in planning and scheduling techniques.