Planning Engineer

Invent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Planning Engineer to manage project scheduling, progress monitoring, and cost control for construction projects. The ideal candidate will oversee project planning, coordinate with teams, and ensure timely delivery within budget. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience are required. Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Office is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules.
• Prepare execution plans with project stakeholders.
• Track project progress and identify delays.
• Conduct site visits for compliance verification.
• Monitor project costs against budgets.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Construction sequencing

Resource planning

Cost monitoring

Analytical skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to manage project scheduling, progress monitoring, and cost control for construction projects. The role involves close coordination with project teams, site monitoring, risk identification, and ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery in line with approved plans and specifications.

About the Role

The Planning Engineer will be responsible for overseeing project planning, scheduling, and resource management to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules covering tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Prepare execution plans in coordination with project managers, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and technical documents to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting
• Track project progress against approved schedules and identify critical activities and delays.
• Prepare and circulate weekly and monthly progress reports, including corrective and mitigation measures.
• Support project meetings by providing accurate schedule updates and recommendations.
• Site Coordination & Monitoring
• Conduct regular site visits to verify actual progress and compliance with approved drawings and plans.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and external parties to ensure timely availability of manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Identify discrepancies between planned and actual progress and recommend corrective actions.
• Resource & Cost Control
• Perform resource planning and optimization for manpower, machinery, and materials.
• Monitor project costs by tracking expenditures against budgets.
• Identify opportunities for cost control and efficiency improvement.
• Process Improvement
• Collaborate with project teams to improve planning, reporting, and execution processes.
• Support implementation of best practices to enhance project efficiency and delivery effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, resource planning, and cost monitoring.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with site and project teams.