Senior Planning Engineer

Power International Holding; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Planning Engineer to manage project planning and scheduling activities. The ideal candidate will develop detailed project schedules, monitor progress, and coordinate with various departments to ensure timely project completion. Requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in the field, including ERP knowledge like SAP. This role offers a critical opportunity to improve project outcomes and provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of working experience, with 5 years relevant to planning.
• GCC experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular status meetings and update stakeholders.
• Analyze project data and recommend schedule adjustments.
• Collaborate with procurement for timely resource delivery.
• Prepare reports summarizing project performance.
• Mentor junior planning engineers.

Skills

Knowledge in Engineering fundamentals

Proficiency in planning software like Advance Primavera 6

ERP knowledge preferably SAP

Familiar with local and international construction standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional degree in MMUP Engineer Registration (UPDA)

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Planning Engineer is responsible to oversee and manage the planning and scheduling activities for engineering projects within an organization. This role involves developing detailed project schedules, coordinating with various departments, and monitoring progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Additionally, Senior Planning Engineers analyze project requirements, allocate resources, and identify potential risks to mitigate delays and optimize project outcomes. They play a critical role in facilitating communication among project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, and implementing adjustments to schedules as needed to meet project objectives.

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 & Skills

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.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

ResilienceQualityLeadershipCash Flow Analysis L3Project Resource Management L3Project Tracking and Reporting L3Revenue Forecasting L3AgilityPrimavera Project Planner L3

Education

Profesional degree in MMUP Engineer Registration (UPDA)Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering