Planning Engineer

EFSIM Facilities Management Company; Abha; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a qualified Planning Engineer to manage project planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6-8 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential. This role involves collaboration with technical teams to ensure project compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably in Facility Management or Construction.
• Strong understanding of planning processes and risk management.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop work plans and allocate resources effectively.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure compliance with project schedules.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Performance monitoring

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Company Overview

A leading Facilities Management and Engineering Services company is seeking a qualified Planning Engineer to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring to ensure timely and efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop work plans and allocate resources effectively.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure compliance with project schedules.
• Analyze project data to identify risks and propose mitigation actions.
• Support site engineers and provide reports on project performance.
• Prepare templates, KPIs, and performance matrices aligned with the project scope.
• Track project progress and completion percentages (POC).
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to verify scope execution.
• Manage project documentation and update CAFM or similar systems.
• Conduct performance evaluations and issue Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) when required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical).
• 6‑8 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably in Facility Management or Construction.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong understanding of planning processes and risk management.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience using CAFM systems or equivalent planning software.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and performance control procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.