Planning Engineer

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the Makkah Region is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to oversee project control activities and lead a team. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, be a registered engineer in Saudi Arabia, and possess at least 10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in project management tools like Primavera and MS Project, along with strong leadership skills and fluency in Arabic and English, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of overall experience in a related field.
• Registered engineer with the Saudi Council of Engineers.
• Preferred certification in Project Management Professional (PMP or Prince 2).

Responsibilities

• Lead the project controls & Document Control staff for efficient project delivery.
• Prepare internal and client weekly and monthly project status reports.
• Review Engineering Consultants’ schedules and programs.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Fluency in Arabic and English

Planning and organization

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the project controls & Document Control staff for efficient project control delivery.
• Prepares the Project Controls plan for assigned projects.
• Provide oversight and review of the Consultant’s planning and scheduling of the assigned projects including Consultant staff plans and manpower histograms and project progress measurement, etc.
• Responsible for effective execution of Project Controls programs on the assigned program in accordance with Project Controls Department Procedures.
• Reviews contract drafts to ensure they include adequate cost and scope definition and meet Project Controls requirements. Coordinates development of all data in support of negotiations.
• Apply all planning and scheduling techniques as appropriate in accordance with the approved Project Controls/Execution Plan.
• Ensure that the Project Controls Systems provide the best possible control tools for the supervisory staff on the project to allow them to control their work efficiently.
• Lead the process of capital budget determination and the effective determination of the scope of work accordingly.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning software and techniques as used on the contract and ensure as well that the staff maintain their skill and knowledge.
• Ensure that the Department Manager, project manager, and other stakeholders are aware of any potential threats to completion on schedule, and propose remedial action.
• Prepare internal and client weekly and monthly project status reports.
• Review of Engineering Consultants’ schedules and programs.
• Develop a staffing plan and execution for the project organization to ensure the resource is available.
• Prepares, coordinates, and directs Project Controls presentations to client management, as required.
• Directs project control activities. Develops, interprets, and executes policy, objectives, and standards applicable to cost and schedule control and analysis activities.
• Appraise performance of subordinates and identify/implement training and development needs.
• Establish and promote good working relations with his team, project staff, and the client.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor degree on Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years overall experience in a related field.
• Registered engineer with the Saudi Council of Engineers.
• Preferred Certificated Project Management Professional (PMP or Prince 2).
• Knowledge of computer programs for Planning & Scheduling (Primavera, MS Project).
• Advanced knowledge of computer programs for project management, preferably including Microsoft Project, Primavera, MS office, Power BI.
• Analyze Projects performance and prepare reports highlighting all the potential risk and issues with project and recommend suitable solutions.
• Excellent oral, analysis and presentation skills are required in performance of this position.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Quality Control procedures.
• Systematic thinking, Planning and organization skills.
• Communication, Project management and Problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in both written and spoken Arabic and English.