Senior Planning Engineer

U+A; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee project performance, manage scheduling and resource planning. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, expertise in Primavera P6, and strong analytical skills. This role demands effective communication and a detail-oriented mindset for successful project delivery while adhering to UAE standards.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in project scheduling software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project performance against baselines.
• Manage cross-functional coordination for project execution.
• Handle resource planning and scheduling of tasks.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

• Monitors project performance against performance baselines and Contractual framework.
• Manage the cross-functional coordination to ensure the smooth running of the project.
• Handle resource planning, milestone and scheduling of tasks. Report the delays and risks, and their impact to project schedule and budget.
• Monitor the progress against contract milestones. Assist Project Manager / Resident Engineer on contract management matters. Maintain risk register in order to foresee possibility of occurrence and advice correction actions to the PM / RE.
• Support the preparation of EOT and cost claims, variation orders, and claim reviews. Maintain a record of events which can be helpful to support claims
• Attends and chairs progress meetings and track outcomes and deliverables,
• Strong foreseeability to identify the potential risks / conflicts, and document them in the Project Risk Register.
• Evaluate & verify the planning and scheduling information from the updated / progress schedules, Identify the potential areas of delay / slippage, highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions / recovery plan.
• Use project control techniques to meet timely delivery of projects, minimizing claims and disputes between project stakeholders.
• Assess the time impact of each change, variation, and potential event at an early stage and provide alternative courses of action & advice.
• Manage a team of planning engineers from Sub-Consultant / Contractors.
• Interface effectively with all stakeholders, conduct presentations to the management.
• Provide response to Contractor’s notices using programme data, Contract provisions, reference to Construction standards / practices etc. and issue delay notices for the contractor’s culpable delay and / or slow performance letters recording areas where the contractor’s performance is behind the schedule.
• Verify measures of works completed and prepare / review monthly reports.
• Detailed assessment of the complex claims including Extension of Time, Disruption, etc. using leading forensic delay analysis methodologies including time impact analysis & window analysis, demonstrate the cause & effect of individual event and ability to identify the contractor’s concurrent delay.
• Preparation of Trackers / Logs to monitor critical issues, claims / notices etc. and maintain Contemporary records.
• Report to Resident Engineer and update on issues as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering
• Proven expertise in Primavera P6 and other project scheduling software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Track record of successful project delivery within time and budget constraints
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, techniques, and project management principles
• Familiarity with UAE construction standards and regulations
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional certifications in project management or planning (desirable)
• Adaptability and resilience in handling challenging project situations