Senior Planning Engineer — Strategic Project Scheduler

Dar Al Riyadh Group; Neom; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Project Planning Engineer. The ideal candidate will oversee the development, maintenance, and monitoring of project schedules, collaborating with teams to ensure alignment with project objectives. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, at least 10 years of experience in project planning for large infrastructure projects, and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6. This role offers opportunities to mentor junior engineers and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor detailed project schedules.
• Collaborate to gather project requirements and establish timelines.
• Analyze project progress, identifying delays, and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and presentations on project status for stakeholders.
• Implement best practices in planning and scheduling.
• Lead planning meetings and workshops.
• Utilize planning tools to enhance project visibility.
• Mentor junior planning engineers.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams for resource availability.
• Develop work breakdown structures (WBS) and project charters.
• Validate contractors’ schedules against project requirements.
• Assist with project budget estimates and track expenditures.
• Perform 'what-if' analysis on project timelines.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams.
• Participate in client meetings providing insights.
• Maintain project documentation including schedules and reports.

Skills

Proficiency in planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Project Planning Engineer. The ideal candidate will oversee the development, maintenance, and monitoring of project schedules, collaborating with teams to ensure alignment with project objectives. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, at least 10 years of experience in project planning for large infrastructure projects, and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6. This role offers opportunities to mentor junior engineers and requires strong analytical and communication skills.