Sr Planning Engineer

Mira Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Mira Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to lead scheduling, monitoring, and project control across high-value construction projects in the UAE. You will develop detailed baseline schedules, track progress with EVM, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery.

Responsibilities include baseline development, CPM analysis, delay assessment with EOT justification, resource and cash flow management, and executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 7–10+ years of planning and project control experience on large-scale construction/infrastructure/MEP projects.
• Experience in UAE/EMirates construction environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop baseline schedules (WBS, activities, resource and cost loading) using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Monitor progress, perform CPM analysis, and report variances against baseline.
• Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking and Time Impact Analysis (TIA) for delay assessments.
• Prepare resource histograms, manpower plans and cash flow forecasts aligned to budgets.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Subcontractors and Consultants to resolve scheduling bottlenecks.
• Prepare weekly/monthly dashboards and KPI reports with risk analyses and recovery plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

Power BI

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Planning Engineer to lead the scheduling, monitoring, and project control functions across our high-value construction and engineering projects. In this role, you will develop comprehensive baseline schedules, track project progress using Earned Value Management (EVM), identify potential delays, and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.

• Baseline Schedule Development: Create, optimize, and maintain detailed baseline schedules (WBS, activity networks, resource loading, and cost loading) using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Update master schedules regularly, perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis, and evaluate project performance against baseline metrics.
• Earned Value & Delay Analysis: Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking (SPI, CPI) and perform Time Impact Analysis (TIA) to assess and defend project delay claims/Extension of Time (EOT).
• Resource & Cash Flow Management: Prepare resource histograms, manpower allocation plans, and monthly cash flow forecasts in alignment with project budgets.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Subcontractors, and Consultants to resolve scheduling bottlenecks and streamline workflow execution.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare detailed weekly, monthly, and dashboard reports highlighting KPI tracking, risk analysis, recovery plans, and progress photos.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: 7–10+ years of progressive planning and project control experience within large-scale construction, infrastructure, or MEP projects in the UAE.
• Software Proficiency:
• Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 (Professional / EPPM).
• Strong skills in MS Project, MS Excel (advanced formulas, VBA/macros is a plus), and Power BI or AutoCAD.
• Certifications (Preferred): PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional).
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, delay analysis methodologies, and claim management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Competitive base salary package with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and support for professional certifications.
• Clear career progression paths within project management.