Data Center Planning Engineer - MEP Scheduling & Progress

James L. Williams Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

James L Williams Middle East seeks an experienced Planning Engineer to join the Planning team for major Data Centre construction projects in KSA. You will develop and update programmes, monitor site progress, and support EOT submissions to keep schedules aligned with approvals.

The role requires 6+ years in planning within construction/MEP projects, strong Primavera skills, and excellent communication to report to Project and Planning Managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum 6 years of planning experience in construction/MEP/datacentre projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience in project scheduling, progress monitoring, resource and cost loading, and planning reporting.
• Good understanding of baseline programmes, delay monitoring, and EOT processes.
• Strong programme planning and implementation skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update MEP work programmes in alignment with Main Contractor's programme.
• Perform resource loading and cost loading of project programmes.
• Develop and maintain site progress tracking and reporting formats based on project programmes, drawings, and BOQs.
• Monitor daily site progress and report project status to the Project Manager and Planning Manager.
• Prepare micro programmes based on project requirements and priorities.
• Prepare weekly progress reports covering material approvals, drawing approvals, construction progress, and commissioning progress.
• Record and track project delays, including delays caused by other site contractors.
• Prepare and submit fortnightly and monthly progress reports comparing actual progress against the approved work programme.
• Support the Project Director and Planning Manager in preparing delay notices in accordance with subcontract conditions.
• Assist the Planning Manager in the preparation and submission of Baseline Programmes.
• Support the preparation and submission of Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of MEP activities to support effective project planning and delivery.

Skills

Scheduling

Progress tracking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

James L Williams Middle East seeks an experienced Planning Engineer to join the Planning team for major Data Centre construction projects in KSA. You will develop and update programmes, monitor site progress, and support EOT submissions to keep schedules aligned with approvals.

The role requires 6+ years in planning within construction/MEP projects, strong Primavera skills, and excellent communication to report to Project and Planning Managers.