Senior Planning Engineer

HILL INTERNATIONAL; Medina; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction consultancy in Medina is seeking a leader for its Planning/Scheduling Group. The role requires 15+ years of experience in project scheduling and a Bachelors in Civil Engineering. Strong knowledge of Primavera is essential. The successful candidate will manage project timelines, coordinate schedules, and provide leadership under pressure. Excellent English communication skills are a must.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in a similar role.
• Possessing a PMP-SP Certificate is valued.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the Planning/Scheduling Group.
• Analyzes drawings, specifications, and statements for scheduling.
• Develops and prepares master schedules and status reports.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P3

Primavera P6

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

Provides leadership to the Planning/Scheduling Group and, in conjunction with the Project Controls Manager, assigns priorities. Selects, trains and supervises a staff qualified to analyze and schedule activities pertinent to projects' design, engineering and construction. Coordinates, supervises and checks the work of the scheduling personnel assigned to projects under their direction. Develops policies and procedures to improve the adequacy and efficiency of the planning and scheduling activities. Provides project management consultation on factors affecting the timely completion of projects and performs special analysis for manpower loading and performance progress. Interfaces with clients, stakeholders and upper-level management. Analyzes drawings, specifications and statements of work in preparing networks for project planning and scheduling man-loading, materials, equipment, installation and testing, support facilities and costs. Prepares master critical path type and time-scaled overall schedules. Prepares plans and master schedules, interface management programs, status reports and performance evaluations. Analyzes and/or reviews progress reports against the schedule. Develops and maintains manpower estimates and equipment and material delivery requirements. Monitors material status reports against construction schedules and reviews them with Contracts and Construction Groups. Maintains liaison with the project and the field for schedule revision and update. Supports Project Management in accomplishing project status review and performance control. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate under the direction of the Project Controls Manager.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 15 years of experience in a similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of Primavera P3 or P6 is required.
• Possessing a PMP-SP (Project Manager Professional - Scheduler Professional PMI) Certificate or a similar certificate will also be valued.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in team environments.