Project Planner - Scheduling and Controls

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 156,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is hiring a Project Planner - Scheduling and Controls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role develops, integrates, and maintains schedules for complex building and capital programs, establishing robust schedule logic and delivering reliable performance information for informed decisions.

The ideal candidate has five years+ planning experience, proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project, and a track record of CP analysis and schedule optimization across large multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management or related technical discipline.
• Minimum five years of project planning and scheduling experience.
• Proven ability to develop schedules from first principles.
• Experience leading planning workshops.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent software.
• Strong critical-path analysis capabilities.
• Experience developing work breakdown structures.
• Ability to optimize schedule logic and activity sequencing.
• Experience integrating multiple schedules into master programs.
• Knowledge of contractor progress measurement and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules from first principles.
• Produce Gantt charts using recognized planning software.
• Define activities, milestones and deliverables across the project lifecycle.
• Establish realistic durations with project managers and team leaders.
• Build logical activity sequences and resource assumptions.
• Develop schedule dependencies, leads, lags and float calculations.
• Identify and communicate the project critical path.
• Integrate individual schedules into master program schedules.
• Provide clear portfolio-level visibility of project performance.
• Update schedules according to established reporting cycles.
• Verify the accuracy of schedule information before distribution.
• Conduct critical-path and schedule-risk analyses.
• Review contractor programs for logic and contractual alignment.
• Identify potential delays and recommend mitigation measures.
• Evaluate changes, variations and scope modifications.
• Assess schedule impacts arising from design or methodology changes.
• Coordinate with risk and cost-management professionals.
• Support spend forecasting and proactive mitigation planning.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Project scheduling

Schedule development

Gantt charts

Work breakdown structures

Critical-path analysis

Schedule logic

Master program schedules

Contractor program review

Progress measurement

Earned Value Management

Cost-loaded scheduling

Cash-flow forecasting

Schedule-risk analysis

Change-impact assessment

Delay mitigation

Resource allocation

Capacity planning

Program reporting

Planning workshops

Stakeholder coordination

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Planner - Scheduling and Controls Job Snapshot

Role: Project Planner - Scheduling and Controls

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction

Function: Project-Program Management

Experience: Minimum 5 years

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview The Project Planner - Scheduling and Controls opportunity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a Construction role focused on developing, integrating and maintaining schedules for complex building and capital programs. AECOM is hiring an experienced planner to establish robust schedule logic, analyze delivery risks and provide reliable performance information that supports effective project decisions.

Job Details Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Construction Function: Project-Program Management Salary: SAR 14000-24000 per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Work Model: On-site Requisition ID: J10156293

Role Context

This position supports AECOM 's Buildings and Places business line within its Middle East and Africa operations. The Project Planner will collaborate with design, construction, operations, risk, cost and project-management teams to develop coordinated schedules. The role covers the complete project lifecycle, from initial planning and budget development through delivery and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules from first principles.


• Produce Gantt charts using recognized planning software.


• Define activities, milestones and deliverables across the project lifecycle.


• Establish realistic durations with project managers and team leaders.


• Build logical activity sequences and resource assumptions.


• Develop schedule dependencies, leads, lags and float calculations.


• Identify and communicate the project critical path.


• Integrate individual schedules into master program schedules.


• Provide clear portfolio-level visibility of project performance.


• Update schedules according to established reporting cycles.


• Verify the accuracy of schedule information before distribution.


• Conduct critical-path and schedule-risk analyses.


• Review contractor programs for logic and contractual alignment.


• Identify potential delays and recommend mitigation measures.


• Evaluate changes, variations and scope modifications.


• Assess potential impacts on schedules, budgets and program performance.


• Establish and monitor progress-measurement methodologies.


• Apply Earned Value Management where appropriate.


• Prepare project and program performance reports.


• Present scheduling findings to management and senior stakeholders.


• Develop cost-loaded schedules for cash-flow forecasting.


• Support financial planning and budget alignment.


• Facilitate planning workshops and coordination meetings.


• Coordinate design consultants, contractors and internal teams.


• Support project kick-off and pre-construction planning.


• Assess schedule impacts arising from design or methodology changes.


• Coordinate with risk and cost-management professionals.


• Support spend forecasting and proactive mitigation planning.


• Respond to scheduling inquiries and requests for information.


• Analyze scheduling data and validate reported progress.


• Prepare summary documents for program-controls analysis.


• Promote continuous improvement within the planning function.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related technical discipline.


• Equivalent professional planning experience may be considered.


• Minimum five years of project planning and scheduling experience.


• Proven ability to develop schedules from first principles.


• Experience leading planning workshops.


• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent software.


• Strong critical-path analysis capabilities.


• Experience developing work breakdown structures.


• Ability to optimize schedule logic and activity sequencing.


• Experience integrating multiple schedules into master programs.


• Knowledge of contractor progress measurement and reporting.


• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.


• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.


• Experience with large multidisciplinary projects.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• Strong organization and competing-priority management abilities.


• Earned Value Management experience is preferred.


• Cost-loaded scheduling experience is advantageous.


• Infrastructure, construction or capital-program experience is preferred.


• Familiarity with schedule-risk and change-impact analysis.


• PMP or an equivalent certification is advantageous.


• Middle East project experience is beneficial.


• Knowledge of resource and capacity planning.


• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methods.

Skills Set

• Primavera P6


• Microsoft Project


• Project scheduling


• Schedule development


• Gantt charts


• Work breakdown structures


• Critical-path analysis


• Schedule logic


• Master program schedules


• Contractor program review


• Progress measurement


• Earned Value Management


• Cost-loaded scheduling


• Cash-flow forecasting


• Schedule-risk analysis


• Change-impact assessment


• Delay mitigation


• Resource allocation


• Capacity planning


• Program reporting


• Planning workshops


• Stakeholder coordination


• Microsoft Excel


• Data analysis


• Project controls

Why Join Us

AECOM offers the opportunity to support complex building and capital programs while collaborating with multidisciplinary project, design and construction professionals. The position provides exposure to advanced planning methods, strategic program controls and professional-development resources. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams support public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM creates sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and deliver long-term value.