Senior Planning Engineer IV

Wood PLC; Al Khobar; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join their dynamic team in Al Khobar. This role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring timely project delivery. The company is committed to diversity and offers meaningful projects in the renewables sector. With a focus on professional development and a competitive salary, this position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while collaborating with industry experts. If you are passionate about project management and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional Development

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Global Connections with Experts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Proficient with Primavera and scheduling tools.
• Knowledge of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules.
• Monitor planning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with teams to stay updated on project status.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Primavera

CPM Analysis

Resource Loading

Change Control

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Scheduling Tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Planning Engineer to join its technically challenging and interesting projects.

The Role

Wood currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer based in our Khobar Office in Saudi Arabia.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

At Wood, we support our global clients with advanced facilities and the predictable, safe, and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with employee networks giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to reward performance appropriately
• Professional development through tailored development plans
• Global connections with leading industry experts shaping our profession standards

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities

• Site experience, including complex infrastructure projects
• Develop and maintain planning control structures aligned with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Create and maintain baseline project plans and schedules using appropriate software
• Monitor and control planning activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and third parties to stay updated on project activities, status, and impacts on schedules and manpower
• Prepare and distribute project plans and schedules as per reporting requirements
• Provide project progress and performance status reports
• Update project plans, schedules, and manpower requirements regularly
• Assess and communicate schedule impacts of change notifications
• Track overall project progress, milestone achievement, and performance against plans
• Participate in project meetings and schedule risk analysis
• Support mentoring of junior planning personnel

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

We value diversity and welcome applicants with relevant skills and experience, even if they do not meet every requirement listed below.

• Bachelor of Engineering in any discipline, SCE approved
• Proficient with Primavera and other scheduling tools, including logic, CPM analysis, resource loading, and leveling
• Knowledge of project execution procedures for scheduling
• Understanding of WBS & CBS structures and reporting capabilities
• Ability to develop project schedules and resource plans
• Knowledge of earned value management, variance analysis, and scenario planning
• Understanding of project management principles, cost management, change control, and risk analysis

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. Visit www.woodplc.com for more information.

Diversity Statement

We are committed to equal opportunity employment, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.