Planning & Scheduling Engineer

Jazera Arabia Contracting; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazera Arabia Contracting in Riyadh is seeking a senior planner to develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, monitor progress, and coordinate with project teams to ensure timely execution of critical activities.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of planning and scheduling experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a background in civil or industrial engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Industrial Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of experience in planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6; knowledge of Microsoft Project is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Monitor project progress and identify schedule variances.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely execution of project activities.
• Analyze critical paths and develop recovery plans when required.
• Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and S-Curves.
• Monitor project performance and support effective project planning and control.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

Monitor project progress and identify schedule variances.

Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.

Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely execution of project activities.

Analyze critical paths and develop recovery plans when required.

Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and S-Curves.

Monitor project performance and support effective project planning and control.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

5–10 years of experience in planning and scheduling.

Proficiency in Primavera P6; knowledge of Microsoft Project is an advantage.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.