Planning Engineer - OHL

Larsen & Toubro; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Planning Engineer with 10 years' experience in Electrical execution of EHV Over Head Transmission Line projects, preferably in the Middle East. The role includes developing construction programs, coordinating with cross-functional teams, preparing schedules, and delivering regular reports to management.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in execution of EHV Over Head Transmission Line projects
• Experience preferably in Middle East

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed programmed for construction activities
• Understand project scope and requirements
• Coordinate with Civil, Electrical & Mechanical teams
• Prepare manpower resources schedules
• Procurement schedule preparation
• Assist Project Manager with material ordering
• Submission of daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Prepare short-term work plans
• Monitor site progress and highlight issues to PM/CM
• Maintain tracking logs for Material and drawings
• Develop programme for Testing & Commissioning
• Attend Project Progress review meetings
• Coordinate for timely material submittals
• Select appropriate suppliers for techno-commercial needs
• Source alternative materials for cost-effectiveness
• Develop new vendors
• Train team on technical and negotiation skills
• Deliver monthly reports on job status
• Obtain management approvals for major order items

Job description

Job Summary

Planning Engineer- Electrical having 10 years' experience in execution of EHV Over Head Transmission Line projects preferably in Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed programmed for construction activities of the project.
• Understand the true scope and requirements of the project.
• Co – Ordinate with Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Construction Programme.
• Prepare manpower resources schedules and histograms to achieve the timely completion of project.
• Prepare equipment/material procurement schedule.
• Co – Ordinate and assist Project Manager for timely ordering of material and equipment.
• Preparation & Submission of daily, weekly and Monthly reports.
• Prepare work plans and look ahead short-term programmers’ as required by the contract.
• Monitor the progress of works at site and highlight the problems to the PM / CM, as required.
• Monitor and maintain tracking logs for Material and drawing submittals.
• Develop detailed programme for Testing & Commissioning System.
• Attend Project Progress review meetings with Project Manager and assist as required.
• Co ordinate with members of project teams for delivering material submittals on time
• Select the appropriate supplier for satisfying specific techno – commercial requirements.
• Source alternate and new materials for customer to achieve cost – effectiveness
• Develop new vendors.
• Train and develop team on technical, commercial, negotiation skills through seminars.
• Deliver monthly report to management on status of all jobs.
• Obtain approval from management for ordering major items.