Planning Engineer

Opening with one of the leading construction Company.

Job Title : Planning Engineer

Job Location Dubai

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling in the Construction Industry. Experience in high-rise buildings is a must.

Software Proficiency: Primavera P6 or MS Project.

A Planning and Control Engineer is responsible for creating, monitoring, and managing project schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.

Key responsibilities:

Project Planning: Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, baselines, and execution plans.

Progress Monitoring: Track project progress against the schedule, perform variance analysis, and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.

Risk Management: Identify potential risks and opportunities, perform schedule risk analysis, and develop mitigation strategies.

Resource Allocation: Align resources with project schedules and maintain integrated resource planning systems.

Cost Control: Assist with cost control activities, identify cost trends, and support the processing of contractor claims and change orders.

Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, and clients to resolve issues, provide updates, and ensure alignment on project goals.

Reporting: Create and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports, including graphs and critical path analyses.

Contractor Management: Review and validate contractor planning packages, monitor performance, and ensure contractual compliance.