Construction Planner

Fluor; رأس الخير; On-site; SAR 375,000 - 487,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor is seeking a Construction Planner for mining and metals projects in Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia. You will develop, maintain, and update integrated construction schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

The role requires 10+ years in planning large industrial projects, strong CPM and Primavera P6 skills, and experience with EPC/EPCM environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in planning and scheduling for large industrial projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting construction planning activities.
• Proven experience in Mining & Metals, Metals Recycling, Minerals Processing, Chemical Processing, Manufacturing, or Heavy Industrial Projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, resource loading, progress measurement, and critical path methodology (CPM).
• Experience supporting EPC/EPCM project environments.
• Understanding of commissioning and start-up planning activities.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMI-SP, PMP, AACE PSP, or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project construction schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Prepare detailed Level 3 and Level 4 construction schedules for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, civil, and utility work scopes.
• Monitor construction progress and productivity against approved baselines, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure schedule alignment and effective interface management.
• Conduct critical path analysis and identify schedule risks, constraints, and recovery opportunities.
• Support look-ahead planning, work packaging, and resource forecasting to optimize construction execution.
• Prepare weekly and monthly schedule reports, progress updates, and performance metrics for project management.
• Evaluate contractor schedules and progress reports to verify accuracy, compliance, and achievement of project milestones.
• Support schedule risk assessments, what-if analyses, and recovery planning to mitigate potential delays.
• Ensure planning activities are performed in accordance with project controls procedures, industry best practices, and project delivery objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Scheduling experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

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Construction Planner

Job details

Posted

12 October 2026

Start date

12 October 2026

Salary Range

USD

50

• 50

per Hour

LocationSaudi Arabia

Job type Contract

Discipline Project Controls and Estimating

Reference170600

Job Function Construction Planner

Job description

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Client is looking for a Construction Planner

Project Type : Mining & Metals

Location: Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia

Requirements/Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in planning and scheduling for large industrial projects.

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting construction planning activities.

• Proven experience in Mining & Metals, Metals Recycling, Minerals Processing, Chemical Processing, Manufacturing, or Heavy Industrial Projects.

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, resource loading, progress measurement, and critical path methodology (CPM).

• Experience supporting EPC/EPCM project environments.

• Understanding of commissioning and start-up planning activities.

• Excellent analytical, reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• PMI-SP, PMP, AACE PSP, or equivalent certification is preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Metals recycling and battery recycling facilities.

• Hydrometallurgical or pyrometallurgical processing plants.

• Large-scale greenfield industrial developments.

• Multi-discipline construction planning and execution.

• Middle East project experience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project construction schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.

• Prepare detailed Level 3 and Level 4 construction schedules for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, civil, and utility work scopes.

• Monitor construction progress and productivity against approved baselines, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure schedule alignment and effective interface management.

• Conduct critical path analysis and identify schedule risks, constraints, and recovery opportunities.

• Support look-ahead planning, work packaging, and resource forecasting to optimize construction execution.

• Prepare weekly and monthly schedule reports, progress updates, and performance metrics for project management.

• Evaluate contractor schedules and progress reports to verify accuracy, compliance, and achievement of project milestones.

• Support schedule risk assessments, what-if analyses, and recovery planning to mitigate potential delays.

• Ensure planning activities are performed in accordance with project controls procedures, industry best practices, and project delivery objectives.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.