Senior Planning and Monitoring Engineer

Toshiba EMEA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Senior Planning & Monitoring Engineer to oversee project planning and monitoring for 400 kV GIS projects in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 11 years of experience in the energy sector, strong leadership and communication skills, and expertise in project management tools like Primavera P6. Key responsibilities include project baseline preparation, progress tracking, and team mentorship. This role requires a degree in engineering and PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 11+ years of relevant experience as a Senior Planning and Monitoring Engineer.
• Handling 400 kV GIS projects from the energy & power industry in the GCC/UAE.
• PMP Certification and expertise in Project Scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Project Baseline Schedules and resource allocation.
• Establish project Work Break-down Structure (WBS) and control strategy.
• Coordinate project controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain project progress reports.
• Supervise and mentor subordinate staff.

Skills

Cost control management

Project risk assessment management

Contract management

Interface Coordination

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

EBS

Oracle

MS Projects

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Senior Planning & Monitoring Engineer is responsible for the complete project planning & monitoring activities in coordination with the Project Management team & functional managers, including performing Delay Analysis as dictated by the relevant contracts.

The person performing this role has to possess thorough knowledge & experience in the entire life cycle of projects from initiation till close-out.

DIMENSIONS:

External Interfaces:

• Utilities
• Client
• Project Consultants
• Other key stakeholders, as necessary

Internal Interfaces:

• Engineering Team
• Site Project Engineering Team

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIILITIES:

• Prepare Project Baseline Schedules, Project Costs, Resource allocation, client coordination and sub-contractor follow-up.
• Establish project Work Break-down Structure (WBS), Project Control Strategy, Master Schedule and Action Plan for planning deliverables issuance.
• Project Controls coordination in all phases of the project life cycle such as engineering, procurement, installation, Testing and commissioning.
• Demonstrate strong project fundamentals and work processes (cost/schedule tracking, change management, risk identification, options analysis).
• Follow up the projects progress, and highlight to the HOD (Engineering) the reasons of delay and the required mitigation plans.
• Prepare and review the daily, weekly and monthly progress reports for internal & external reporting.
• Prepare and maintain organization process assets such as project controls/management plans, procedures and tools.
• Utilize project planning and monitoring tools effectively to ensure compliance with project timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Prepare Invoice back-ups, as applicable.
• Handle correspondences, particularly claims, with different authorities and stakeholders, and prepare all reports related to delay analysis.
• Progress Measurements & support the finance team for invoice preparation & submission.
• Prepare & maintain material control list.
• Prepare EOT & review the sub-contractor’s EOT.
• Records costs in EBS in coordination with the Commercial team.
• Supervise and mentor subordinate staff, ensuring the accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of all project deliverables.
• Perform any other related tasks assigned as per the directives of the HOD (Engineering).

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.

Experience:

• A minimum of 11+ years of relevant experience as a Senior Planning and Monitoring Engineer in handling 400 kV GIS projects from the energy & power industry in the GCC/UAE.

Certifications:

• Expertise in: Project Scheduling & Primavera P6 – PMP Certification, EPC Project Management, Power BI, PMI-PMP, Oracle and MS Projects.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Exceptional knowledge in Cost control management, Project risk assessment management, Contract management, Interface Coordination, and conflict resolution.
• Leadership, team building, communication, critical thinking, decision-making, problem solving skills are mandatory.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to present complex, technical information to a wide audience.
• High competence in technical writing, systems development and utilization.