Lead Planning Engineer - Residential Projects

Client of Rawaj Company for Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Rawaj Company for Recruitment is seeking a Lead Planning Engineer to lead all planning and scheduling activities across multiple large-scale residential projects in Saudi Arabia. The role requires Primavera P6 expertise, deep project controls knowledge, and strong reporting abilities.

The candidate will develop integrated schedules, monitor progress, analyze delays, and prepare recovery plans to deliver projects on time and within contractual requirements, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of planning and scheduling experience on EPC, construction, or large engineering projects.
• Strong experience using Primavera P6 (mandatory).
• Experience with high-rise buildings, residential, commercial, hospitality or mixed-use developments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of baseline project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare detailed execution schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, testing and handover activities.
• Monitor progress and compare actual performance against baselines.
• Perform critical path, delay analyses and schedule risk assessments.
• Prepare recovery plans and mitigation strategies for schedule deviations.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure schedule alignment.

Skills

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Leverage your expertise and join the dynamic team of a leading Saudi contractor focused on high‑quality large‑scale residential projects in Saudi Arabia. As a Lead Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for leading all planning and scheduling activities across multiple construction projects. You will develop integrated project schedules, monitor project progress, analyze delays, prepare recovery plans and provide management with accurate reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within contractual requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the development, review and maintenance of baseline project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare detailed project execution schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, testing and handover activities.
• Monitor project progress and compare actual performance against approved baselines.
• Perform critical path analysis, delay analysis and schedule risk assessments.
• Prepare recovery plans and mitigation strategies to address schedule deviations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineering, Procurement and Site teams to ensure schedule alignment.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, S-curves, look‑ahead schedules and executive presentations.
• Review subcontractors' schedules and monitor their compliance with project milestones.
• Support project controls activities including forecasting, earned value analysis and productivity monitoring.
• Participate in extension of time (EOT) claims and delay analysis when required.
• Ensure planning activities comply with project contracts, client requirements and company procedures.
• Mentor junior planning engineers and promote planning best practices across projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of planning and scheduling experience within EPC, construction, or large engineering projects.
• Strong experience using Primavera P6 (mandatory).
• Experience with high‑rise buildings, residential, commercial, hospitality or mixed‑use developments.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling methodologies, critical path analysis and delay analysis.
• Experience preparing recovery schedules and mitigation plans.
• Knowledge of the project lifecycle from engineering through construction and handover.
• Excellent reporting, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.