Planning Engineer: Project Controls & Scheduling Lead

Confidential; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead the development of initiation programmes and robust project controls across all phases of large construction projects in Qatar. The role focuses on establishing WBS, baselines, progress monitoring and cost control, with emphasis on Primavera P6 proficiency.

You will develop detailed plans, monitor supplier performance, analyse claims, and present plans to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning of construction projects.
• Minimum 12 years in planning with 7+ years in planning and programming high quality projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Primavera tools.
• Chartered Engineer or PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop initiation programmes for all development stages.
• Create an overall development project progress control system for all phases.
• Present project plans to stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier progress and ensure alignment with plans.
• Draw up action plans to recover slippage with suppliers.
• Assist with analysis of supplier claims.
• Close-out planning functions and correct data administration.
• Establish cost and schedule baselines and control mechanisms.
• Review project documents and establish control procedures.
• Develop with Project Manager a suitable work breakdown structure (WBS).

Skills

Construction planning

Project scheduling

Progress monitoring

WBS development

Cost control

Scheduling & cost analysis

Education

Chartered Engineer or PE

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead the development of initiation programmes and robust project controls across all phases of large construction projects in Qatar. The role focuses on establishing WBS, baselines, progress monitoring and cost control, with emphasis on Primavera P6 proficiency.

You will develop detailed plans, monitor supplier performance, analyse claims, and present plans to stakeholders.