Planner - Riyadh SA

CTS Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Planner/Scheduler to lead scheduling for large-scale projects. You will develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project schedules, coordinate with engineering and procurement, and flag risks early to keep delivery on track.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project, strong knowledge of CPM, EVM, and a proven track record in construction or manufacturing environments. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proven planning/scheduling experience on large-scale projects.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of scheduling techniques and EVM.
• Experience in construction or manufacturing projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules and baselines.
• Build work breakdown structures and logic-linked programs.
• Track progress, update actuals, and analyze variance against baseline.
• Perform critical path and delay analysis and flag schedule risks.
• Produce progress reports, look-aheads, and schedule dashboards.
• Coordinate schedule inputs with project, engineering, and procurement teams.
• Support resource and milestone planning and integration.
• Maintain schedule records and support claims and change management.

Skills

Project planning

MS Project

Primavera P6

Critical path

Earned Value Management

Schedule analysis

Construction experience

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree or diploma in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Key Responsibilities Include

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules and baselines
• Build work breakdown structures and logic-linked programs
• Track progress, update actuals, and analyze variance against baseline
• Perform critical path and delay analysis and flag schedule risks
• Produce progress reports, look-aheads, and schedule dashboards
• Coordinate schedule inputs with project, engineering, and procurement teams
• Support resource and milestone planning and integration
• Maintain schedule records and support claims and change management

Key Responsibilities Include

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules and baselines
• Build work breakdown structures and logic-linked programs
• Track progress, update actuals, and analyze variance against baseline
• Perform critical path and delay analysis and flag schedule risks
• Produce progress reports, look-aheads, and schedule dashboards
• Coordinate schedule inputs with project, engineering, and procurement teams
• Support resource and milestone planning and integration
• Maintain schedule records and support claims and change management

Who We're Looking For

You have a degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with proven planning/scheduling experience on large-scale projects. You are analytical, detail-focused, and fluent in planning tools.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of project planning and scheduling techniques
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
• Understanding of critical path, EVM, and delay analysis
• Experience in construction or manufacturing projects is an advantage
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience as a Planner / Scheduler on large-scale projects
• Experience with data center, mission-critical, or industrial projects is a plus
• Track record of maintaining accurate, reliable schedules

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear communication of schedule status and risks
• Proactive and deadline-driven

Why Join Us

You will be the timekeeper of complex projects, building the schedules that keep delivery on track and risks visible early.

Job details

• Department: Project Controls
• Employment type: Full-time
• Employment level: Mid-Level