Lead Engineer, Planning and Programming

AL-AYUNI; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Lead Engineer, Planning and Programming. This role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, managing claims, and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience in scheduling, and relevant certifications. This position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale construction projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in project scheduling or claims management.
• At least 4 years in large-scale construction or infrastructure organizations.
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., PMP, PSP, CCM).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of project scheduling frameworks.
• Provide schedule performance analysis and forecasts to management.
• Develop claims management protocols and ensure compliance.

Skills

Project Scheduling & Planning

Claims & Variations Management

Progress Monitoring

Risk Mitigation

Systems Integration & Digitalization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

ERP Systems

Job description

The Lead Engineer, Planning and Programming develops, integrates, and maintains project and portfolio schedules across the sub-holding’s operating companies. The role ensures robust baselines, timely updates, accurate progress measurement, and early-warning insights, while driving consistent methods (Primavera P6/EPPM), rules of credit, and resource/risk integration. The Lead coordinates with Project Managers, Engineering, Construction, Commercial/Contracts, and SCM to keep programs on track and supports delay-analysis inputs for variations/claims where required.

Principal Accountabilities

Policies, Processes & Procedures

• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance and maintain a productive work environment.
• Implement and uphold safety and security protocols to protect the well‑being of all employees and company assets.

Main Areas of Responsibility

1. 1. Project Scheduling & Planning:
   • Lead the development and implementation of standardized project scheduling frameworks, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Primavera P6).
   • Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of baseline schedules, updates, and progress reports for all projects.
2. 2. Progress Monitoring & Reporting:
   • Establish robust progress tracking and reporting mechanisms to ensure timely project delivery and early identification of delays.
   • Provide regular schedule performance analysis, forecasts, and recommendations to senior management.
3. 3. Claims & Variations Management:
   • Develop and implement claims management protocols, including identification, preparation, negotiation, and resolution of claims and variations.
   • Ensure all claims are supported by accurate documentation, analysis, and in compliance with contract terms.
4. 4. Risk Mitigation & Delay Analysis:
   • Lead delay analysis, forensic scheduling, and root cause investigations to support claims and dispute resolution.
   • Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement mitigation strategies for schedule risks.
5. 5. Systems Integration & Digitalization:
   • Drive the integration of scheduling and claims management systems with ERP and project controls platforms.
   • Support digital transformation initiatives to automate scheduling, progress tracking, and claims processes.
6. 6. Governance & Compliance:
   • Ensure compliance with internal scheduling and claims policies, contractual obligations, and industry standards.
   • Establish governance structures for schedule approvals, claims reviews, and audit readiness.

Perform additional duties as needed to support the team and overall business objectives.

Required Academic Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree

Category

Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Other Requirements

• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PSP, CCM) are preferred.
• Project Scheduling & Planning (Expertise in developing and managing complex project schedules); Claims & Variations Management; Progress Monitoring & Delay Analysis; ERP & Scheduling Systems Integration with Experience with Primavera P6, ERP, and project controls platforms, Governance & Compliance

Years of Experience

• 10 years of experience in project scheduling, claims management, or related roles, with at least 4 within large-scale contracting, construction, or infrastructure organizations.