Planning Engineer

Hill International; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Planning Engineer responsible for developing and controlling project schedules, and ensuring quality and risk management. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, knowledge of project management processes, and expertise in Primavera tools. Responsibilities include scope management, quality assurance, and documentation. This is an opportunity to contribute to major construction projects and drive successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of work experience.
• Strong knowledge of project management processes.
• Well-versed in Scope Quality & Change management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control project schedules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define deliverables.
• Implement change control procedures to manage scope changes.

Skills

Project management processes

Cost Controls

Scope Quality management

Change management

Primavera Unifier

Job description

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

Position Summary

The Planning Engineer (P6) is responsible for developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules, scope, and change management processes to ensure alignment with project objectives. The role integrates planning with quality control and risk management by monitoring progress, assessing impacts of changes, and ensuring compliance with specifications and standards. The position provides accurate documentation and reporting, supports informed decision-making, and uses Primavera tools to track performance and drive successful project delivery.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

Project Scope Management

• Define, develop, and maintain project scope statements, work breakdown structures (WBS), and scope management plans.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather requirements, establish project objectives, and define deliverables.
• Monitor project scope, identify scope changes, and assess their potential impact on project objectives and schedule.
• Implement change control procedures to manage scope changes and ensure alignment with project goals.

Quality Control

• Develop and implement quality control plans and procedures to ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to assess project quality and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with project teams to address quality issues, deviations, and non-conformances in a timely manner.
• Review and approve project deliverables to ensure they meet established quality criteria and client expectations.
• Identify project risks related to scope and quality and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and assess project risks throughout the project lifecycle, proactively addressing potential issues to prevent scope or quality deviations.
• Communicate project risks and mitigation plans to project stakeholders and management as needed.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including scope documents, quality control records, and risk registers.
• Prepare regular reports on project scope, quality performance, and compliance with project requirements.
• Present findings, recommendations, and progress updates to project teams, stakeholders, and management as required.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of 7+ years of work experience.
• Strong knowledge of project management processes, including, but not limited to, Cost Controls, CSI, WBS Schedule Management, and Business Process Management.
• Well-versed in Scope Quality & Change management.
• knowledge/experience on Primavera Unifier.
• Finance and Capital Projects back-ground.