PLANNING ENGINEER

KILONEWTONS; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction engineering is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer in Riyadh. The role involves developing project schedules, monitoring construction progress, and coordinating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 5+ years of experience in construction planning, particularly within the GCC region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction planning, preferably in the GCC.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 and advanced MS Project skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 & MS Project.
• Monitor construction progress and identify critical path delays.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Senior Planning Engineer | Construction Projects | Kilonewtons Riyadh

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction Engineering & Project Management

Experience: 5+ Years in Construction Planning

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 & MS Project
2. Monitor construction progress and identify critical path delays
3. Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports for stakeholders
4. Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and engineers
5. Implement risk management strategies for schedule adherence
6. Analyze project delays and recommend recovery plans

Must-Have Qualifications

1. Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (or related field)
2. 5+ years in construction planning (GCC experience preferred)
3. Expertise in Primavera P6 (PMP/PMI-SP certification a plus)
4. Advanced MS Project & Excel skills (Gantt charts, macros)
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Soft Skills We Value

1. Leadership in cross-functional teams
2. Time management for fast-paced projects
3. Communication (English & Arabic preferred)
4. Negotiation with contractors/vendors

Company Industry: IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area: Planning

Keywords: PLANNING ENGINEER

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