Planning Engineer

AS Contracting Co; Manila; On-site; PHP 2,012,000 - 3,019,000; Full time

Job summary

AS Contracting Co is seeking a planning engineer in Jeddah to draft schedules, manage budgets, and coordinate with contractors. You will analyze project specs, allocate resources, and prepare presentations for stakeholders.

The role requires an Engineering degree, experience with 3D modeling software, and strong planning and communication skills to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Proficiency in MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar.
• Experience with 3D modeling software.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Planning and project management skills.
• A valid driver's license.
• Strong analytical, critical, and logical thinking.
• Sound understanding of safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Understanding project specifications and developing time schedules and budgets that meet them.
• Negotiating with vendors and contractors to secure the best prices.
• Observing existing processes, analyzing staff performance, and addressing deficiencies accordingly.
• Monitoring and tracking project progress, and writing up reports.
• Attending and scheduling meetings as required.
• Delegating tasks and ensuring workers receive feedback.
• Understanding and meeting all contract requirements.
• Communicating with managers, supervisors, and the rest of the team.
• Analyzing technical drawings and providing material and cost estimates.
• Ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budgets.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Cost estimation

Vendor negotiation

Data analysis

Communication

Stress management

Deadline-driven

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

3D modeling software

MS Office

Job description

The Job location is Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Job Description

We are searching for a well-organized self-starter with great attention to detail to join our team as the new planning engineer. Day-to-day responsibilities include drawing up work schedules and budgets, delegating tasks, analyzing project specifications and finding cost-effective ways to meet them, liaising with contractors and suppliers, managing resources, and communicating with surveyors, managers, and other engineers. You should be able to analyze data, write reports, and deliver presentations to various stakeholders.

To be successful as a planning engineer, you should demonstrate a sound knowledge of the relevant Engineering discipline and be able to anticipate problems. Outstanding planning engineers should have great attention to detail and be able to handle stress well.

• Understanding project specifications and developing time schedules and budgets that meet them.
• Negotiating with vendors and contractors to secure the best prices.
• Observing existing processes, analyzing staff performance, and addressing deficiencies accordingly.
• Monitoring and tracking project progress, and writing up reports.
• Attending and scheduling meetings as required.
• Delegating tasks and ensuring workers receive feedback.
• Understanding and meeting all contract requirements.
• Communicating with managers, supervisors, and the rest of the team.
• Analyzing technical drawings and providing material and cost estimates.
• Ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budgets.
• Degree in Engineering or similar.
• Experience with 3D modeling software.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Planning and project management skills.
• A valid driver's license.
• Strong analytical, critical, and logical thinking skills.
• A sound understanding of safety protocols.
• Ability to focus under pressure and meet deadlines.