Planning Engineer

CARE; Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Scheduler to assist in project management and scheduling tasks. The role involves collaborating with project teams, monitoring progress, and creating reports. Applicants should have a degree in Engineering and relevant experience, showing strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and managing project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and report updates.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

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.