Planning Engineer

Orient Castle Contracting; Al Wajh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a detail-driven Planning Engineer to manage project schedules and ensure milestones are met effectively. The ideal candidate will collaborate with project managers and engineers while utilizing Primavera and MS Project to deliver successful project outcomes. Applicants should possess a degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in planning within the construction sector.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in planning/scheduling roles.
• Proficiency in Primavera and Microsoft Project is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed baseline schedules for projects.
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports.
• Identify critical paths and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are looking for a detail-driven and highly organized Planning Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules, ensuring project milestones are met efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

·Develop detailed baseline schedules for projects using Primavera and/or MS Project.

·Monitor project progress and compare it with the approved schedule.

·Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including progress updates, look-ahead schedules, and variance analysis.

·Identify critical paths, potential delays, and propose mitigation strategies.

·Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, and procurement teams to align schedules with actual site progress.

·Track project milestones and deliverables against contractual obligations.

·Assist in resource planning and allocation.

·Support in delay analysis and extension of time (EoT) claims when needed.

Skills

Qualifications & Requirements:

·Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

·8–10 years of experience in planning/scheduling roles, preferably in the construction or fit-out sectors.

• Red Sea Global RSG or NEOM Experience or Approval is recommended.

·Proficiency in Primavera and Microsoft Project is mandatory.

·Strong knowledge of project management principles and project life cycles.

·Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and productivity analysis.

·Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

·Experience working with consultants and contractors in the Gulf region.

·PMP or PRINCE2 certification is an advantage.

·Ability to interpret drawings and technical documents.