Senior Planning Engineer

INTECH Process Automation; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Exposure

Competitive Compensation

Annual Bonus

Learning Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Inclusive Environment

Job summary

INTECH Automation Intelligence is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead project planning, scheduling, progress measurement and project controls for complex EPC projects in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Manufacturing sectors.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years of EPC planning experience with Primavera P6, integrated scheduling, and earned value management. Proficiency in MS Project, Excel and Power BI is required.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of EPC planning and project controls experience.
• Proven ability to manage integrated schedules from engineering through handover.
• PMI-SP, PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated resource-loaded and cost-loaded project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Coordinate schedules across engineering teams, consultants, procurement, fabrication, subcontractors, construction and commissioning.
• Review consultant and subcontractor schedules, validate progress updates and align with baselines.
• Develop manpower plans and resource forecasts to support project execution.
• Establish progress measurement systems and integrate schedule, cost and man-hour data.
• Analyze critical paths, schedule variances and forecast completion dates.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Earned Value Management

CPM Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

Project Controls

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

About the Job

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Our Potential Opportunity

INTECH Automation Intelligence is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join our Project Monitoring and Control team. This role is pivotal in leading project planning scheduling progress measurement and project controls for complex EPC projects across the Oil & Gas Petrochemical Utilities and Manufacturing industries. The ideal candidate will have 6 10 years of experience in EPC project planning with strong expertise in Primavera P6 integrated scheduling progress forecasting and project controls.

Our Project Monitoring and Control capabilities reflect our dedication to proactive project management providing unmatched visibility accountability and quality control in every phase of project execution.

What Youll Lead and Deliver

• Develop and maintain integrated resource-loaded and cost-loaded project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project aligned with contractual milestones and project execution strategies.
• Coordinate schedules across engineering teams consultants procurement fabrication subcontractors construction and commissioning.
• Review consultant and subcontractor schedules validate progress updates track engineering deliverables and ensure alignment with approved baselines.
• Develop manpower plans and resource forecasts identify constraints and recommend adjustments to support project execution.
• Establish progress measurement systems and integrate schedule cost and man-hour data for earned value and performance analysis.
• Analyze critical paths schedule variances and project trends; forecast completion dates and proactively identify risks and potential delays.
• Develop and monitor recovery plans including schedule resequencing and resource adjustments to protect contractual milestones.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports S-curves look-ahead schedules and performance dashboards using advanced Excel and Power BI.
• Assess schedule impacts of scope changes and disruptions supporting delay analysis and extension-of-time submissions in coordination with Project Management and Commercial teams.
• Maintain project baselines revisions progress records and reporting documentation through SharePoint or approved project collaboration platforms.

Requirements:

To Be Successful in This Role You Must Have:

• Bachelors or Masters degree.
• 6 10 years of relevant experience in planning scheduling and project controls for EPC projects including structural fabrication.
• Proven experience managing integrated project schedules from engineering and procurement through fabrication construction commissioning and handover.
• Experience coordinating in-house engineering teams consultants procurement and subcontractors including deliverable tracking and schedule reviews.
• Working knowledge of structural fabrication milestones and their interfaces with engineering procurement inspections and delivery.
• EPC experience in Oil & Gas Petrochemical or industrial projects is preferred.
• PMI-SP PMP or an equivalent planning or project management certification is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 Microsoft Project advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI with working knowledge of SharePoint and project collaboration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) S-curves resource and cost loading earned value management schedule risk assessment recovery planning and delay analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings bills of quantities contractual milestones and project controls requirements.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving communication presentation and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong ownership attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple project priorities meet reporting deadlines and proactively escalates risks.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Global Exposure: Opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate with global teams.
• Competitive Compensation: A salary package that recognizes your expertise and contributions.
• Annual Bonus: Performance-driven rewards based on your gross pay to celebrate your achievements and contributions.
• Learning Opportunities: Access to training programs workshops and certifications to enhance your skills.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including annual leave and holidays.
• Inclusive Environment: A workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters collaboration.

Why Join INTECH Automation Intelligence

At INTECH you will have the opportunity to work with a globally renowned industrial automation and digitalization technology company. For nearly 30 years INTECH has partnered with major oil and gas global giants to deliver innovative solutions. As we continue to lead in the Industry 4.0 era you will be at the forefront of transformative technologies that solve real-world challenges.

What to Expect After Applying

Explore how INTECHs Talent Acquisition team ensures a seamless hiring journey. From embracing talent with a passion for innovation to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth were dedicated to finding and supporting the best minds in the industry.

Our hiring process is designed to assess your skills and potential in a fair and inclusive manner. After applying you will be guided through a structured evaluation process to ensure mutual alignment.

INTECH Automation Intelligence

INTECH Automation Intelligence is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive hiring environment where qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.