Planning Engineer

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Planning Engineer to implement and monitor planning processes and coordinate project schedules effectively. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience, including 5 years in relevant fields, and is proficient with project management software such as Primavera. A degree in engineering is required, along with strong leadership and organizational skills. This role offers an opportunity to work on significant projects that shape the region's infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of working experience, with 5 years relevant experience overall.
• 2 years of experience in GCC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide project planning/scheduling support and manage a small team of planners.
• Ensure project plans are up to date for effective monitoring.
• Coordinate with project managers and subcontractors regarding planning.

Skills

Knowledge in Engineering fundamentals

Knowledge in Principles of planning

Familiarity with Advance Primavera 6

Knowledge in local and international construction standards

ERP knowledge (preferably SAP)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Advance Primavera 6

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Summary

The Planning Engineer implements and monitors engineering design stages planning processes, reviews and monitors consultant design plans and authorities approval to ensure that there is no clash between construction and design plans, efficient delivery of the design engineering to maintain construction plans progress without delay. Monitors procurement process to ensure of material deliverable on site as per construction plans. Coordinates between constructions need and consultants to deliver all required for construction on time

Job Responsibilities 1

• Provide project planning/scheduling support and manage small team of planners.
• Manage the project schedules in accordance with the project work breakdown structure and ensuring the project that project schedules are developed.
• Ensure that project plans are regularly updated and within levels certainty to allow effective monitoring forecasting and control.
• Produce pre-design, design, tender and award, procurement, construction, and completion scheduling in order to depict the project and contractual requirements in compliance to the planning procedures.
• Analyze project requirements, preparation of resource and cost loaded planning schedules
• Produce resource histograms for manpower, material and submittals.
• Evaluate and analyze the progress through updated status reports in various formats based on the contract schedule in order to provide performance assessment and accurate forecasts.
• Coordinate and liaise with project managers to update the detailed works program
• Coordinate and liaise with subcontractors and authorities in relation to planning and programming matters for the various interfaces that exist on the project
• Liaise with the Project Director/Manager on the different scenarios to be simulated in the schedule Prepare “What if Analysis
• Review and evaluate the subcontractor’s schedules and reports and recommend necessary actions in order to align the subcontracted items in schedule to the contract schedule.
• Prepare the progress monitoring portion of the monthly report including the monthly schedule updates in order to incorporate in the monthly progress report submittal to the client and the management
• Participate in the progress and coordination meetings in order to discuss the status of the project.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge in Engineering fundamentals
• Knowledge in Principles of planning and knowledge in Principles and practices of research and date collection.
• Familiarity with planning practices and the associated software such as Advance Primavera 6
• Knowledge in Principles and practices of research and data collection
• Familiar with local and international standards in construction
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

• Resilience
• Quality
• Leadership
• Cash Flow Analysis L3
• Project Resource Management L3
• Project Tracking and Reporting L3
• Revenue Forecasting L3
• Agility
• Primavera Project Planner L3

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or any related field