Shop Estimator and Planning Engineer

Koch; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch is seeking a planning-focused professional to translate technical requirements into precise cost estimates, robust production plans, and reliable delivery forecasts. You will enhance planning accuracy, resource use, and schedule performance while ensuring safety and quality in manufacturing execution.

This role spans engineering, project management, production, supply chain, and quality teams. As a key contributor, you will drive improvements across value streams, support risk management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Production Engineering or related field.
• Experience in fabrication, engineered equipment, oil and gas, or project-driven manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, welding requirements, inspection requirements, and manufacturing routings.
• Knowledge of estimating methodologies, labour-hour forecasting, capacity planning, work breakdown structures, resource loading, and project scheduling principles.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, advanced Excel, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate estimates, labour forecasts, and execution strategies that support commercially sound project decisions.
• Build and maintain production plans that align materials, resources, capacity, and project priorities to achieve reliable delivery performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify risks, resolve constraints, and support successful project execution.
• Drive visibility and accountability through schedule forecasting, progress tracking, and proactive recovery planning.
• Support operational excellence by analysing estimate and schedule performance, capturing lessons learned, and improving future accuracy.
• Promote responsible stewardship by integrating safety, quality, and risk management considerations into planning activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing performance.

Skills

Analytical

Organisational

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Production Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Your Job

In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering engineered-to-order projects by transforming technical requirements into accurate cost estimates, executable production plans, and reliable delivery forecasts. You will help create value by improving planning accuracy, resource utilization, schedule performance, and operational efficiency while supporting safe, high-quality manufacturing execution.

Our Team

You will be part of a collaborative manufacturing and project execution team that supports engineered equipment projects from quotation through delivery. Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Finance, and Commercial teams, you will help drive operational excellence, customer value, and continuous improvement across the business.

What You Will Do

• Develop accurate estimates, labour forecasts, and execution strategies that support commercially sound project decisions
• Build and maintain production plans that align materials, resources, capacity, and project priorities to achieve reliable delivery performance
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify risks, resolve constraints, and support successful project execution
• Drive visibility and accountability through schedule forecasting, progress tracking, and proactive recovery planning
• Support operational excellence by analysing estimate and schedule performance, capturing lessons learned, and improving future accuracy
• Promote responsible stewardship by integrating safety, quality, and risk management considerations into planning activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing performance

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience in fabrication, engineered equipment, oil and gas, or project-driven manufacturing environments
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, welding requirements, inspection requirements, and manufacturing routings
• Knowledge of estimating methodologies, labour-hour forecasting, capacity planning, work breakdown structures, resource loading, and project scheduling principles
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, advanced Excel, and ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and coordination skills

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with pressure equipment, combustion systems, structural fabrication, piping, welding, machining, coating, assembly, or testing operations
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, earned value management, and cost control practices
• APICS, PMP, PMI-SP, AACE, Primavera, Lean Six Sigma, or similar professional certifications
• Experience working within the Saudi industrial market and regulatory environment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.