Senior Planning Engineer

UCC Holding; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Project Scheduler to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive project schedules, coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met, and monitoring progress to identify risks and implement corrective actions. You will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of excellence in project management while staying updated on industry trends and best practices. If you are passionate about project scheduling and eager to contribute to exciting projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in project management, preferably with main contractors.
• Strong knowledge in engineering fundamentals and project planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery of resources.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Stakeholder Coordination

Data Analysis

Project Management Software

Engineering Fundamentals

Research and Data Collection

Construction Standards Knowledge

ERP (SAP) Knowledge

Tools

Primavera 6

SAP

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, incorporating all tasks, milestones, and deliverables to ensure project timelines are accurately represented.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather project requirements, establish priorities, and define project scope.
• Monitor project progress against established schedules, identifying deviations, delays, and potential risks, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct regular project status meetings, providing updates on schedule performance, resource utilization, and potential impacts on project outcomes.
• Analyze project data and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of concern, and recommend appropriate adjustments to schedules and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources needed for project execution.
• Prepare and distribute reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing project schedules, progress, and performance indicators for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior planning engineers and project teams, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in project scheduling and management.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in project management and scheduling to inform continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and quality standards in all aspects of project scheduling and management.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum 8 years working experience preferable have experience with main contractors
• Knowledge in Engineering fundamentals
• Knowledge in Principles of planning and knowledge in Principles and practices of research and date collection.
• Familiarity with planning practices and the associated software such as Advance Primavera 6
• Knowledge in Principles and practices of research and data collection
• Familiar with local and international standards in construction
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.