Sr.Planning Engineer

Retal Urban Development Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in urban development is seeking a Planning Engineer to support construction supervision. The role involves planning, scheduling, and monitoring project progress to ensure timely completion within budget. Candidates should have strong planning skills, local market familiarity, and a degree in Civil Engineering.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in planning.
• 3-4 years of local market experience.
• Certification in project planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scope and logical sequence of activities.
• Develop progress charts and analyze deviations.
• Prepare cost estimates and schedules.

Skills

Risk analysis and management

Planning

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

The Planning Engineer is part of the shared services team and will be responsible for providing support to the construction supervision team regarding planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring of the works. The goal is to ensure project completion within the designated time frame and budget.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Understand the project scope, quantities, and logical sequence of engineering, manufacturing, and construction activities.
2. Utilize planning tools such as MS Excel, MS Project, Primavera, among others.
3. Develop and implement progress charts (histograms, S-curves), and analyze deviations from the plan.
4. Conduct probabilistic analysis for project completion, progress, risks, and forecasts.
5. Create work resource methods and statements based on strategic applications.
6. Understand contractual matters, earn value management, change control, and familiarization with project management scope and breakdown structures.
7. Prepare cost estimates, schedules, manpower, equipment, and materials allocations, and construction sequences.
8. Develop Extension of Time claims and conduct delay analysis.
9. Estimate manpower requirements and monitor actual manpower deployment.
10. Maintain records of project variations and additional works.
11. Attend client progress meetings and prepare dashboards and reports.
12. Review and monitor subcontractor programs and reports, and oversee submission and approval processes.
13. Prepare periodic material procurement schedules considering long lead times.
14. Generate periodic and ad hoc reports for management and clients.
15. Deliver presentations as instructed by management.
16. Update project registers for procurement, subcontracting, documentation, and drawings.
17. Identify project risks and critical activities, and recommend corrective actions.
18. Participate actively in operational and executive meetings.
19. Undergo regular performance appraisals and evaluations.
20. Perform any other ad hoc duties as required.

Key Relationships:

Subordinates: Contractors/Consultants planning engineers

Internal:

• Project Manager
• Design Manager and Architects
• Internal PM Officer
• Purchasing and Contracts Manager
• Construction Manager
• Project and Site Engineers
• Consultants and Design Agencies

External:

• External QA Auditors
• Local Authorities
• Clients, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of codes and standards
• Ability to manage engineers, contractors, consultants, and suppliers
• Ownership and accountability
• Risk analysis and management
• Planning, forecasting, scheduling, and resource estimation skills
• Teamwork and leadership qualities
• Attention to detail
• Work ethics and values
• Results-oriented management
• Negotiation and communication skills
• Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited university
• Experience with reputable consulting engineering firms
• At least 6 years of experience in planning
• 3-4 years of local market experience, familiar with local traditions, customs, and technologies
• Certification in project planning, scheduling (Primavera P6, Primavera Contract Management, Expedition), and cost engineering
• Proficiency in related software such as AutoCAD, 3D Max, Photoshop, etc.