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Planning Engineer

Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic

Makkah Al Mukarramah

On-site

USD 24,000 - 36,000

Full time

19 days ago

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in the petroleum sector seeks a Project Planner to assist in managing project schedules and ensuring timely completion of project milestones. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have at least 2 years of experience in project planning, with proficiency in relevant software. This role involves collaborating with various teams and external partners to maintain project documentation and identify potential delays, making it essential for effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or coordination.
  • Basic knowledge of planning and scheduling software.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in creating and managing project schedules.
  • Monitor project progress and provide updates.
  • Coordinate with contractors and vendors to meet milestones.

Skills

Project Planning
Scheduling
Problem Solving
Communication
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6
MS Project
Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

  • Assist in the creation, updating, and management of project schedules using planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
  • Collaborate with project teams to collect necessary data for project planning and schedule management.
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential delays, and provide timely updates to the project team.
  • Support the resource allocation process to ensure that the right personnel, equipment, and materials are in place to meet project deadlines.
  • Assist in preparing and submitting weekly and monthly progress reports, including timeline assessments and forecasts.
  • Help conduct time impact analyses and schedule risk assessments as required.
  • Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and other external parties to ensure project milestones are achieved.
  • Maintain up-to-date and accurate project documentation, including schedules, plans, and change orders.
  • Assist in resolving any issues related to planning or scheduling to ensure project objectives are met.

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related field).
  • 2 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or coordination.
  • Basic knowledge of planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to think critically under pressure.
  • Good communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

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