Planning Engineer

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to develop and maintain project schedules, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure effective project management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in project scheduling software and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in construction or engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Experience in large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Monitor progress, identify potential delays, and propose corrective actions.
• Generate regular project progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Project scheduling

Resource allocation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Planning Engineer with 10 years of expertise in project planning and scheduling. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and maintaining project schedules, ensuring efficient allocation of resources, and facilitating effective project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with project managers and key stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
• Create and manage project schedules using industry-standard scheduling tools.
• Monitor progress, identify potential delays, and propose corrective actions.
• Efficiently allocate resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to meet project objectives.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Identify and assess potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project timelines.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Generate regular project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Highlight key milestones, challenges, and recommended actions.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other team members to optimize project efficiency.
• Participate in project review meetings to assess progress and address concerns.
• Evaluate the impact of changes to project scope and timelines.
• Implement changes effectively and communicate adjustments to relevant parties.
• Participate in post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Propose enhancements to planning and scheduling processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in construction or engineering projects.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Thorough understanding of project management principles.
• Experience in large-scale construction projects.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts.
• Professional certification in project management (PMP, Prince2) is a plus.