Planning Engineer

Madre Integrated Engineering; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Madre Integrated Engineering is seeking an experienced Planning and Scheduling Engineer to lead the development and maintenance of schedules for large-scale infrastructure projects, including desalination facilities. You will coordinate with multiple disciplines to ensure accurate progress measurement and timely delivery.

The role requires advanced Primavera P6 and MS Project skills, deep knowledge of EVM, risk analysis, and proven experience in EPC project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Professional certification in Primavera P6 preferred.
• PMP certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Prepare detailed baseline programs, look-ahead schedules, recovery plans, and resource-loaded schedules.
• Monitor project progress across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Earned value management

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Prepare detailed baseline programs, look-ahead schedules, recovery plans, and resource-loaded schedules.
• Monitor project progress across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Analyze schedule variances and identify potential risks to project delivery.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, subcontractors, and client representatives to collect and validate project progress data.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and KPI reports.
• Review contractor and subcontractor schedules and assess schedule impacts.
• Support delay analysis, claims preparation, and change management processes.
• Track project milestones and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide planning recommendations to optimize project performance.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certification in Primavera P6 is preferred.
• PMP certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years of planning and scheduling experience in large-scale infrastructure, water treatment, or industrial projects.
• Proven experience working on desalination plant projects (RO, SWRO, MSF, or MED technologies preferred).
• Strong knowledge of EPC project execution and project controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in progress measurement, earned value management (EVM), and schedule risk analysis.