Senior Site Planning Engineer — Construction Projects

Pace; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm in the Middle East, delivering architecture, engineering, and planning services across the GCC and beyond.

The Senior Planning/Project Controls role focuses on applying project management tools to achieve milestones, analyzing schedules, and providing expert input to stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on contractual compliance and international best practices. Kuwait-based, on-site position with global exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in development or construction projects.
• Experience with multi-storey residential buildings in the Middle East.
• Engineering degree; postgraduate degree advantageous; professional body membership a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply project management and planning tools to ensure milestones are achieved.
• Analyze contractor schedules, evaluate claims, EOTs, and recovery programs.
• Develop and review project control procedures and systems.
• Attend progress meetings and provide planning input to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and client representatives for schedule compliance.
• Ensure planning activities meet contractual requirements and best practices.
• Monitor progress against baseline schedule, flag delays or risks, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and present weekly/monthly progress reports and dashboards.
• Support site supervision in resolving planning and scheduling issues.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling analysis

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Projects

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm in the Middle East, delivering architecture, engineering, and planning services across the GCC and beyond.

The Senior Planning/Project Controls role focuses on applying project management tools to achieve milestones, analyzing schedules, and providing expert input to stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on contractual compliance and international best practices. Kuwait-based, on-site position with global exposure.