Senior Planning Engineer

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company; Qatar; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm in Qatar is looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to oversee planning and scheduling activities for engineering projects. The role requires developing project schedules, coordinating with teams, and ensuring timely completion within budget. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, a degree in Civil Engineering, and familiarity with project management tools like Primavera.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years working experience, with 5 years relevant experience and 2 years in GCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers to gather project requirements.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Skills

Knowledge in Engineering fundamentals

Knowledge in principles of planning

Familiarity with Advance Primavera 6

Familiar with local and international standards in construction

ERP knowledge (preferably SAP)

Education

Professional degree in MMUP Engineer Registration (UPDA)

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Planning Engineer is responsible to oversee and manage the planning and scheduling activities for engineering projects within an organization. This role involves developing detailed project schedules, coordinating with various departments, and monitoring progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Additionally, Senior Planning Engineers analyze project requirements, allocate resources, and identify potential risks to mitigate delays and optimize project outcomes. They play a critical role in facilitating communication among project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, and implementing adjustments to schedules as needed to meet project objectives.

Job Responsibilities 1

Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, incorporating all tasks, milestones, and deliverables to ensure project timelines are accurately represented.

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather project requirements, establish priorities, and define project scope.

Monitor project progress against established schedules, identifying deviations, delays, and potential risks, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.

Conduct regular project status meetings, providing updates on schedule performance, resource utilization, and potential impacts on project outcomes.

Analyze project data and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of concern, and recommend appropriate adjustments to schedules and resource allocation.

Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources needed for project execution.

Prepare and distribute reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing project schedules, progress, and performance indicators for internal and external stakeholders.

Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior planning engineers and project teams, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in project scheduling and management.

Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in project management and scheduling to inform continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and quality standards in all aspects of project scheduling and management.

Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge in Engineering fundamentals
• Knowledge in Principles of planning and knowledge in Principles and practices of research and date collection.
• Familiarity with planning practices and the associated software such as Advance Primavera 6
• Knowledge in Principles and practices of research and data collection
• Familiar with local and international standards in construction
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year(s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

• Resilience
• Quality
• Leadership
• Cash Flow Analysis L3
• Project Resource Management L3
• Project Tracking and Reporting L3
• Revenue Forecasting L3
• Agility
• Primavera Project Planner L3

Education

• Profesional degree in MMUP Engineer Registration (UPDA)
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering