Planning Engineer: Master Schedules & Critical Path

AHK Contracting; Manama; On-site; BHD 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

AHK Contracting in Bahrain seeks a Planning Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in building and civil construction projects. You will develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6, create WBS, and monitor progress against baselines.

Responsibilities include recovery schedules, delay analysis, progress reporting to management and clients, and coordination with PMs, site engineers, and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction-related field.
• 3–5 years as Planning Engineer in construction.
• Excellent knowledge of Primavera P6; MS Project is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare WBS based on drawings, scope and activities.
• Develop baseline programs, milestones, and execution schedules.
• Monitor actual progress vs baseline schedules and report variances.
• Collect and verify daily/weekly progress from site teams.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Identify delays, slippages, and schedule risks.
• Analyze critical path, float, and schedule performance.
• Prepare recovery programs and corrective actions for delays.
• Coordinate with PMs, site engineers, QS, subcontractors and other departments.
• Track manpower, materials, equipment, and resources against requirements.
• Update schedules for variations and site progress.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and short-term execution plans.
• Assist with EOT claims and delay analysis when required.
• Attend progress meetings and provide planning updates.

Skills

Primavera P6 expertise

Progress monitoring

Critical path analysis

MS Excel

Communication skills

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management (optional)

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

AHK Contracting in Bahrain seeks a Planning Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in building and civil construction projects. You will develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6, create WBS, and monitor progress against baselines.

Responsibilities include recovery schedules, delay analysis, progress reporting to management and clients, and coordination with PMs, site engineers, and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery.