Senior Planning Engineer - Project Controls & Scheduling

Hill International

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 279,000 - 446,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hill International is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer/Project Controls specialist in Abu Dhabi to lead schedule review, monitoring, and reporting across major construction projects. You will ensure manpower and equipment align with baselines and recovery plans, reporting findings to senior management.

Responsibilities include site visits, progress meeting participation, and preparing progress and executive presentations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering.
PMP certification is preferred.
12–15 years of planning experience on similar projects.
Fully conversant with Primavera and MS Project, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

Review Baseline Schedule and report to Controls Manager.
Monitor contractor progress against approved schedules and report shortages.
Review recovery schedules and adjust manpower accordingly.
Visit project sites to verify progress aligns with milestones and report deficiencies.
Review daily/weekly/monthly contractor reports and report any deficiencies.
Assess time-impact claims and report assessments to Controls Manager.
Review field design changes and assess time impact if any.
Advise Construction Manager of foreseen slippage and corrective actions.
Attend weekly progress meetings and monthly executive meetings; assist with agendas.
Assist Controls Managers with Monthly Progress reports and Monthly Executive Presentations.
Review commissioning plans for compliance with Baseline schedule.
Review Close-Out Reports with PMC staff.