titleLead Planning Engineer (Construction)

Orient House for Development & Construction LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Orient House Construction is seeking a Lead Planning Engineer in Abu Dhabi to develop comprehensive baseline programs using Primavera P6, build WBS and activity coding, and monitor progress against milestones.

The role requires 12–15 years of UAE building project experience, proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project and MS Office, familiarity with FIDIC and PSP/PMP, and strong coordination with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Strong scheduling and planning capabilities.
• Experience with UAE-based building projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive baseline programs in line with contract requirements using Primavera P6.
• Prepare detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity coding systems.
• Monitor project progress and prepare periodic progress reports and forecasts.
• Identify delays, risks, and potential impacts; propose recovery plans and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with site teams to gather progress data and validate productivity rates.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules, manpower histograms, and progress S-curves.
• Support tender and estimation teams with planning input for new projects.
• Participate in progress and coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Review subcontractor programs to ensure alignment with the main schedule.
• Monitor cost and resource allocation, ensuring effective utilization of manpower and equipment.
• Ensure schedule compliance with project milestones and deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation and planning records as per company procedures.

Skills

Coordination & communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are looking to hire Lead Planning Engineer

For Orient House Construction in UAE

Location / Abu Dhabi Emirate

Main Responsibilities:

Develop comprehensive baseline programs in line with contract requirements using Primavera P6.

Prepare detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity coding systems.

Monitor project progress and prepare periodic progress reports and forecasts.

Identify delays, risks, and potential impacts; propose recovery plans and corrective actions.

Coordinate with site teams to gather progress data and validate productivity rates.

Prepare look-ahead schedules, manpower histograms, and progress S-curves.

Support tender and estimation teams with planning input for new projects.

Participate in progress and coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Review subcontractor programs to ensure alignment with the main schedule.

Monitor cost and resource allocation, ensuring effective utilization of manpower and equipment.

Ensure schedule compliance with project milestones and deliverables.

Maintain project documentation and planning records as per company procedures.

Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience in building construction projects (UAE experience preferred).

Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office Suite.

Familiar with FIDIC contracts and project control standards.

Certification in Planning and Scheduling (PSP or PMP) preferred.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and methodologies.

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Strong coordination and communication skills with multi-disciplinary teams.

Excellent report writing and presentation abilities.

High attention to detail and accuracy in project data management.