Senior Planning Engineer: Scheduling & Project Coordination

Power International Holding (PIH); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Power International Holding (PIH) in Saudi Arabia seeks a Planning Engineer to implement and monitor design and construction planning processes, coordinate between construction and design stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of design to construction activities.

The role requires leading a small planning team, maintaining schedules, and producing forecasts and monthly reports while aligning with HSE and IMS policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of working experience; GCC experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of planning practices and software (Primavera P6, ERP SAP).
• Ability to analyse schedules, resources, and costs; coordinate with managers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide project planning/scheduling support and manage small team of planners.
• Manage project schedules in line with WBS and ensure schedules are developed.
• Ensure plans are updated for effective monitoring, forecasting and control.
• Produce pre-design to completion scheduling to depict project requirements.
• Analyze project requirements, prepare resource and cost loaded schedules.
• Produce resource histograms for manpower, materials and submittals.
• Evaluate progress and forecasts from status reports.
• Coordinate with project managers to update detailed works program.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and authorities on planning interfaces.
• Prepare what-if analyses with the Project Director/Manager.
• Review subcontractor schedules and align with contract schedules.
• Prepare progress monitoring for monthly client reports and management reviews.
• Participate in progress and coordination meetings; support HSE initiatives.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Planning concepts

Project scheduling

Leadership

Cash Flow Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Job description

Power International Holding (PIH) in Saudi Arabia seeks a Planning Engineer to implement and monitor design and construction planning processes, coordinate between construction and design stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of design to construction activities.

The role requires leading a small planning team, maintaining schedules, and producing forecasts and monthly reports while aligning with HSE and IMS policies.