Planning Engineer

The Professionals; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking an experienced construction project manager. The role involves preparing contracts, managing bids, and ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and substantial experience in construction management, particularly in planning and scheduling activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in planning/scheduling engineering role for construction projects.
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle and engineering processes.
• Ability to develop detailed engineering schedules and track milestones.

Responsibilities

• Preparing contracts and managing the bidding process for projects.
• Monitoring and tracking project progress, preparing reports.
• Communicating with managers, supervisors, and delegating tasks.

Skills

Negotiation

Operational Planning

Risk management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Preparing contracts with clients and managing the bidding process for construction project.
• Understanding project specifications and developing time schedules and budgets that meet them.
• Negotiating with vendors and contractors to secure the best prices.
• Observing existing processes, analyzing staff performance, and addressing deficiencies accordingly.
• Monitoring and tracking project progress, and writing up reports.
• Attending and scheduling meetings as required.
• Delegating tasks and ensuring workers receive feedback.
• Communicating with managers, supervisors, and the rest of the team.
• Analyzing technical drawings and providing material and cost estimates.
• Ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budgets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in planning/scheduling engineering role for construction projects.
• Experience with 3D modeling software, mostly AutoCAD and BIM.
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycle and engineering processes.
• Ability to develop detailed engineering schedules and track milestones

Skills:

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Negotiation.
• Operational Planning.
• Risk management.
• Proficiency in MS Office.