SENIOR PLANNING ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Riyadh Region is seeking a Project Scheduler with over 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling for high-value projects. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project, with a strong understanding of project management principles. Responsibilities include developing project schedules, preparing progress reports, and coordinating with team members. This role demands excellent analytical and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant planning and scheduling experience.
• Proven experience working with a main contractor on large-scale, high-value projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6/MS Project.
• Coordinate with the project team to align schedules with WBS.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports, including Earned Value analysis.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules in line with contractual requirements using Primavera P6 / MS Project.
• Establish project baselines, monitor progress, and provide accurate forecast reports.
• Coordinate with the project team to ensure alignment of the schedule with the work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Track and report project performance against baseline schedules.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including earned value analysis and variance reports
• Identify potential delays and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure schedule compliance.
• Attend project meetings and present schedule updates, progress trends, and recovery plans.
• Assess time impact of change orders and variations.
• Perform delay analysis and provide claims support where required.
• Identify schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all planning and reporting processes comply with company policies and client requirements.
• Support cost control teams by integrating schedule data with budget and resource allocation.

Key Qualifications :

10+ years of relevant planning and scheduling experience.

Proven previous experience working with a main contractor on large-scale, high-value projects

Experience in planning and scheduling for complex, multi-package projects involving both infrastructure and building works.

Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project .

Strong understanding of project management principles and contract administration (FIDIC knowledge preferred).

Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance metrics.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Vertical : Engineering