Planning Engineer

Pace | Architecture, Engineering + Planning; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace | Architecture, Engineering + Planning in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Project Controls Lead to ensure milestones are met and the project finish date is achieved.

You will perform EVA and other performance metrics, manage changes, develop schedules, monitor costs, and coordinate with site teams, contractors, and clients to manage risks and forecast completion. You will prepare monthly cost reports and ensure compliance with project control procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proficient in project controls and scheduling with strong analytical skills.
• Experience with EVA and performance measurement tools.
• Knowledge of quality standards and project control procedures.
• Excellent communication and report writing abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct earned value analysis (EVA) and other performance measurement tools.
• Coordinate change management, ensuring proper assessment of time and cost implications.
• Develop and manage project schedules to ensure timely completion of milestones.
• Ensure compliance with project control procedures and quality standards.
• Interface with client representatives on project performance, risks, and scheduling matters.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying variances and proposing mitigation measures.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Prepare and set up project budgets, providing monthly cost management reports to monitor actual costs versus planned costs.
• Support cost control by tracking project budgets, commitments, and expenditures.
• Track project progress, identify potential delays or risks, and implement corrective measures.
• Work closely with site supervision teams, planning engineers, and contractors to validate actual progress and forecast completion.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Client focus

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Saudi Council of Engineers Membership

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Projects

MS Office

Job description

• Conduct earned value analysis (EVA) and other performance measurement tools.
• Coordinate change management, ensuring proper assessment of time and cost implications.
• Develop and manage project schedules to ensure timely completion of all milestones.
• Ensure compliance with project control procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with project timelines, standards, and quality requirements.
• Interface with client representatives on project performance, risks, and scheduling matters.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying variances and proposing mitigation measures.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Prepare and set up project budgets, providing monthly cost management reports to monitor actual costs versus planned costs.
• Support cost control by tracking project budgets, commitments, and expenditures.
• Track project progress, identify potential delays or risks, and implement corrective measures.
• Work closely with site supervision teams, planning engineers, and contractors to validate actual progress and forecast completion.

Job description:

What you will be doing

• Conduct earned value analysis (EVA) and other performance measurement tools.
• Coordinate change management, ensuring proper assessment of time and cost implications.
• Develop and manage project schedules to ensure timely completion of all milestones.
• Ensure compliance with project control procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with project timelines, standards, and quality requirements.
• Interface with client representatives on project performance, risks, and scheduling matters.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying variances and proposing mitigation measures.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Prepare and set up project budgets, providing monthly cost management reports to monitor actual costs versus planned costs.
• Support cost control by tracking project budgets, commitments, and expenditures.
• Track project progress, identify potential delays or risks, and implement corrective measures.
• Work closely with site supervision teams, planning engineers, and contractors to validate actual progress and forecast completion.

Required Experience

• Over 10 years experience or as required by related construction supervision agreement.
• Experience having worked with reputable engineering firms, preferably consulting firms within the industry.
• Knowledge and practical experience of working with Primavera.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering.

Certifications & Memberships

• Saudi Council of Engineers (SSE) Membership or any local engineer's society membership, i.e. CRPEP (for Bahrain).

Essential Skills

• Software skills with microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc), Primavera and Microsoft Projects.
• Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
• Compilation of various project reports as directed by management from time to time.
• Client focussed, providing advice and services.
• Works well in a team with a collaborative approach.
• Detail minded, thorough and systematic in their approach to work.

Profile description:

About the Role

• Apply project management and planning tools and techniques to ensure that the project finish date and milestones are successfully achieved.