Planning Engineer

Confidential

AED 6,000 - 7,999 per month

Al Taawun, Sharjah, UAE

Full Time

2-5 Years

Bachelors Degree

Posted a day ago

Job Details

As a Construction Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. Working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams, you will coordinate planning activities, manage resource allocation, and track project progress. Your role is vital in identifying delays, mitigating risks, and maintaining alignment with project goals, quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Scheduling:
Create and maintain detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools.
Define work sequences, key milestones, and project timelines.
Resource Planning:
Plan and allocate labor, equipment, and material resources as per project needs.
Coordinate with procurement and HR for timely resource mobilization.
Progress Monitoring & Reporting:
Monitor project progress and compare actual performance with the baseline schedule.
Generate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for stakeholders.
Stakeholder Coordination:
Collaborate with project managers, consultants, contractors, and site engineers.
Attend planning meetings and provide input on schedule-related issues.
Delay Analysis & Recovery Planning:
Analyze schedule delays and develop recovery strategies.
Support extension of time (EOT) claims with relevant documentation.
Risk Management:
Identify potential scheduling risks and recommend mitigation plans.
Update risk-adjusted schedules as needed.
Planning Documentation:
Maintain updated planning records, method statements, and WBS documentation.
Document changes and ensure traceability in scheduling.
Compliance & Standards:
Ensure all planning activities comply with contractual, company, and industry standards.
Software Utilization:
Use project planning tools and software efficiently for scheduling, reporting, and analysis.

Qualification:
o 4-5 years’ experience in UAE
o Bachelor’s degree (relevant engineering discipline)
o PMP
o Relevant software knowledge
Skills Requires:
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
o Excellent communication and coordination skills
o Time management and organizational abilities
o Attention to detail
o Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks

Languages

Any

Nationality

Any

Company Size

501-1000