Senior Planning Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Scheduler to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, collaborating with stakeholders, and conducting risk assessments to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning and scheduling within large-scale construction projects, with a strong focus on analytical skills and communication. If you are passionate about driving project success and have a proven track record, this opportunity is perfect for you to advance your career in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in planning and scheduling for large-scale projects.
• Professional certifications like PMP or PMI-SP are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for timely delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to minimize delays.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Change Management

Project Scheduling

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Advanced Scheduling Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering (Civil)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Gender: Male

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using advanced scheduling tools, ensuring timely project delivery and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to identify project milestones, dependencies, and critical paths for optimal efficiency.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to minimize potential delays and budget overruns throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze and report on schedule performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement to senior management.
• Lead regular project meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and adjust timelines as necessary to keep projects on track.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation for project plans, including progress reports, change orders, and schedule updates.
• Facilitate communication between various teams, ensuring all parties are informed of schedule changes and project developments.
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess project performance and forecast future trends and outcomes.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred for advanced roles.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in planning and scheduling within large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights for project improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey project updates to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.

Employment Type: Full Time

Company Industry

• Construction
• Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

• Contract Management
• Quantity Surveying

Keywords

• Change Management
• Project Scheduler
• Schedule Performance Metrics
• Strategic Planning Engineer
• Construction Planner
• Project Scheduling
• Planning Manager