Scheduling Engineer

Hill International (Middle East) Limited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management seeks a Project Planning Manager to oversee schedule development and resource allocation for large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope, using advanced scheduling tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in planning and scheduling, preferably in large-scale projects.
• Advanced knowledge of project management processes and engineering best practices.
• Professional user of scheduling software is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project methodologies, schedules, and procurement plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using industry-standard software.
• Monitor progress, applying corrective actions for potential delays.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project scheduling

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

EPPM platform

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Prepares Project Methodology, Detailed Work Schedule, Procurement Plan, Resources Loading, and Establishing Cash Flow needed for the project.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using industry-standard scheduling software.
• Plans and develops three-week and three-month realistic look-ahead schedule.
• Analyze project requirements and constraints to determine project durations and resource requirements.
• Re-planning and establishing of Impacted schedule.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure that project schedules are realistic and achievable.
• Develops and implements acceptable planning and scheduling techniques and methods.
• Leads the development and analysis of project schedules, time impact and delay analysis and review of periodic schedule updates and claims.
• Monitors and updates accurate schedule progress reports. Maintains records of scope changes, trends, and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.
• Assists in monitoring actual manpower, critical materials and major equipment requirement of the project.
• Prepares Project Monthly Progress Report including observations and comments, photographs, resource loading and issues concerning the project.
• Monitor and track project progress, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of project schedules and milestones.
• Provide support to project teams in resolving scheduling conflicts and issues.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and trends in project scheduling and planning.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Skills

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree inEngineering from an accredited University.
• Minimum 10 years experience in planning and scheduling including having worked as the scheduling manager on large-scale projects.
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
• Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule products independently with minimal supervision. This includes using a high level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills and engineering design, construction, and procurement practices.
• Professional user of scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and EPPM platform.
• Ability to review and analyze project schedule and contractor performance.