Planning Engineer (Project Control)

El-Takamol; Dammam; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

El-Takamol in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Project Engineer with a strong background in construction project management. Responsibilities include maintaining project objectives, monitoring progress, and collaborating on solutions to mitigate risks. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (preferably Civil), and be fluent in both Arabic and English. Proficiency in planning software like Primavera P6 is essential, along with a valid driving license.

Qualifications

• Native Arabic speaker and fluent in English.
• Own a car and hold a valid driving license.
• +5 years of experience in technical office concerns and planning techniques.
• Extensive familiarity with technical planning scope of works.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the scope of work and schedules to achieve project objectives.
• Control, monitor, and review project progress with departments.
• Assess and update the contractor’s project program regularly.
• Analyze delays or advancements and report findings.

Skills

Fluent in English

Native Arabic speaker

Proficient in Primavera P6

Strong knowledge of MS Office

Experience in technical office concerns

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil Engineering or related)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain the scope of work, procedures, and schedules to achieve project objectives aligned with client needs and KCC capabilities.
• Control, monitor, and review project progress with all concerned departments at head office and on-site, ensuring all activities related to project planning are completed on time, adhering to the Report Frequency List.
• Assess the contractor’s project program to ensure it is acceptable in terms of resources, cost loading, and update it regularly.
• Compare project progress against the master schedule and the contractor’s construction program, analyze delays or advancements, and report findings to the project team.
• Raise early warnings of potential risks to project delivery, identify solutions, and collaborate with the project team to mitigate time, disruption, or cost impacts, expediting work to finish on time.
• Evaluate, with the Engineer, the contractor’s monthly progress report and payment applications, arranging necessary adjustments.
• Monitor on-site construction progress and assist the project team in preparing recovery action plans to address delays and keep the project on track.

Qualifications

• Native Arabic speaker and fluent English.
• Own a car and hold a valid driving license.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil Engineering or related).
• +5 years of experience in technical office concerns and planning techniques.
• Extensive familiarity with technical planning scope of works and planning engineering methodologies, including equipment, materials, consumables, tools, and manpower allocations for building projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 (or advanced version), SPS, Micro‑Tab, and other related planning software.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and other basic engineering field requirements.