Planning Engineer

Horizons Contracting Co. Ltd; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a proactive Planning Engineer to develop and monitor project schedules, ensuring timely execution and alignment with contractual deadlines. The role involves close coordination with various teams, tracking progress, and conducting delay analysis. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience in EPC or construction projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Experience in EPC or construction projects in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Track project progress and prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Conduct delay analysis and support claims documentation.

Skills

Project Controls

Scheduling Techniques

Delay Analysis

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Planning Engineer

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Company: Horizons Contracting Co. Ltd

Company Overview:

Horizons Contracting Co. Ltd is a dynamic EPC contractor in Saudi Arabia, delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. With a commitment to precision, safety, and timely delivery, the company is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Planning Engineer to support project execution and control.

Position Overview:

The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure timely execution and alignment with contractual deadlines. This role involves close coordination with engineering, procurement, site, and commercial teams to track progress, mitigate delays, and provide strategic insights to management.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Scheduling & Planning:

• Develop detailed baseline schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Break down project scope into activities and assign durations, resources, and dependencies.
• Ensure schedules align with contract milestones and client requirements.

Progress Monitoring & Control:

• Track project progress and update schedules to reflect actual performance.
• Identify critical paths, float, and potential delays.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and S-curves.

Coordination & Communication:

• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement, and subcontractors for input and updates.
• Attend internal and external meetings to report on schedule status and suggest recovery plans if needed.
• Communicate schedule impacts to stakeholders and support change management processes.

Delay Analysis & Claims Support:

• Conduct delay analysis, including Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and Extension of Time (EOT) justifications.
• Support the contracts and claims teams with documentation, narratives, and delay evidence.

Resource & Cost Planning Support:

• Assist in the development of resource-loaded schedules and manpower histograms.
• Coordinate with the cost control team to align progress with budget consumption and forecasts.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably in EPC or construction projects in Saudi Arabia.

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling techniques, and EOT/delay analysis.
• Familiarity with FIDIC or similar contracts.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP, PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or related certifications are a plus.