Project Planner (Engineer)

AHK Contracting; Manama; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

AHK Contracting in Bahrain seeks a Planning Engineer to develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.

You will prepare WBS, baseline programs, monitor progress, analyze critical path, and coordinate with site teams to ensure on-time delivery for civil construction projects. Must be locally based and available for immediate joining to support GCC projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in construction.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and construction scheduling concepts.
• Experience with WBS, baselines, and critical path analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office; GCC/Bahrain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) from drawings and scope.
• Create baseline programs, milestones, and execution schedules.
• Monitor progress against baselines and report variances.
• Coordinate with project teams and track resources against requirements.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and recovery plans for delays.
• Assist with extension of time claims and delay analysis.
• Analyze critical path, float, and schedule performance.

Skills

Primavera P6

Scheduling

Critical Path

MS Excel

MS Project

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Develop and maintain detailed construction project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) based on project drawings, scope, and construction activities.
• Develop baseline programs, target milestones, and project execution schedules.
• Monitor actual progress against approved baseline schedules.
• Collect and verify daily/weekly progress information from site teams.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Identify delays, slippages, critical activities, and potential schedule risks.
• Analyze the critical path, float, and schedule performance.
• Prepare recovery programs and recommend corrective actions for delayed activities.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, QS, subcontractors, and other departments.
• Track manpower, materials, equipment, and resources against project requirements.
• Update schedules based on approved variations, changes, and actual site progress.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and short-term execution plans.
• Assist with Extension of Time (EOT) claims and delay analysis when required.

Job Specification

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in the construction industry.
• Strong experience in building and civil construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Primavera P6; MS Project is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, WBS, baseline schedules, and critical path methodology.
• Experience in progress monitoring, delay analysis, recovery schedules, and reporting.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, BOQs, and project specifications.
• Strong knowledge of construction activities and site execution processes.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office.
• GCC/Bahrain construction experience is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict project deadlines.
• Must be currently located in Bahrain.
• Must be available for immediate joining.
• Candidates with cancelled/transferable visa or valid local