Sr. Planning Engineer

M I R A L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonuses

Health and life insurance

Professional development support

Clear career progression

Job summary

MIRAL LLC seeks an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to lead scheduling, monitoring, and project control for its major construction and engineering programs in the UAE. You will develop baseline schedules, track progress using EVM, identify delays, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires strong expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Project, plus advanced Excel, Power BI, and familiarity with FIDIC contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 7-10+ years of planning and project control experience on large-scale projects in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and delay analysis methods.
• PMP or PMI-SP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed baseline schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Monitor progress, perform CPM analysis, and report KPI performance.
• Conduct EVM tracking and Time Impact Analysis for delay claims.
• Prepare resource plans and monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate with PMs, site engineers, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Provide executive reports and dashboards on schedule risk and recovery plans.

Skills

Project scheduling

Earned Value Management

Delay analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

Power BI

AutoCAD

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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