Planning Engineer

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

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Riyadh seeks a Project Scheduler to manage and monitor project schedules for the Expo 2030 Riyadh initiative. This role involves preparing and maintaining detailed schedule data, supporting proposals, and collaborating with project teams to enhance workflow efficiency. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of relevant experience in project scheduling and planning. The position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a significant international project and work in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Diverse work culture

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant work experience in project scheduling.
• Demonstrated skill in planning and scheduling functions.
• Ability to present information effectively to management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and maintenance of schedule data.
• Perform schedule development and monitoring tasks.
• Prepare cost/schedule data for proposals or contracts.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Problem-solving

Communication

Knowledge of industry developments

Education

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent

Tools

Active Risk Manager (ARM)

Job description

Requisition ID: 289677

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full‑Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Riyadh

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Project Overview:

Expo 2030 Riyadh is a global platform where countries, organizations, and individuals will come together to collaborate. Under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow,” the Expo promotes sustainable development, innovation, and transformative thinking. The event will be held from October 2030 to March 2031 and is expected to welcome over 40 million visits.

The 6 km² Masterplan outlines a comprehensive framework for participation and infrastructure at the Expo. The exhibition space, totaling 491,100 m² GFA, can accommodate up to 197 participating countries and 29 international organizations. Working collaboratively with our customer, Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), Bechtel will manage the infrastructure program which comprises early works, utilities, and publicly accessible spaces like streets and parks. Our scope on the six‑square‑kilometer site will transition into a mixed‑use legacy development to serve the community after the six‑month event is over. The project’s master plan leverages international sustainability standards for urban afforestation, treated water, and energy sources.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will work with the project team to assist in the preparation, establishment, and maintenance of schedule data for proposals or contracts. You will perform schedule development duties, monitoring, reporting, and analysis and assist with schedule recovery plans. Your work will enable Bechtel to optimize the scheduling details for critical activities to best achieve project deadlines and objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities and schedule development, maintenance, reporting, and monitoring activities, as directed.
• Collects or receives, as directed, drawings and other scope definition documentation that applies to assigned discipline or commodity specialty and verifies adequacy and completeness.
• Performs, as directed, routine quantity takeoffs, within discipline or commodity specialty, from engineering and construction drawings.
• Collects and tabulates quantity data for summary comparisons and reconciliations, or verifies quantities provided by others.
• Prepares and presents cost/schedule information at meetings, as directed.
• Assists in preparing cost/schedule data for proposals or contracts.
• Gathers and verifies data on schedule, work force, and quantities to update and status discipline or specialty progress and performance reports.
• Operates, manages, and oversees use of Active Risk Manager (ARM) or equivalent risk register software tool.
• Assists the Project Risk Specialist or Project Risk Manager in the preparation of risk analysis recommendations, reports, metrics, and presentations.
• Works with Risk Owners to update and satisfy project record keeping and data archival requirements in support of PERM activities.
• Level 2: Assists in the development and support of project trend program.
• Assists with budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines.
• Assists with developing and maintaining scope‑specific schedules for easy integration into the total project plan following established project procedures/practices.
• Assists with developing discipline level work logics in support of overall project schedule.
• Assists with reporting progress relative to established milestones for total project or major portions of the project.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5‑10 years of relevant work experience. #LI‑NR1

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience and demonstrated skill in planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for project planning and scheduling activities.
• Skilled in oral and written communication, with a demonstrated ability to present planning and scheduling information to management and clients.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems.
• Knowledgeable about current industry and technical developments.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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