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Your Impact:
We showed you how we are solving the world’s greatest challenges by transforming intangible ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world? Transportation affects every aspect of daily life, no matter where you are in the world! Jacobs is made up of a team of multi-disciplinary rail experts who work on complex projects around the globe. We are driven by the extraordinary as well as the seemingly mundane, working with our partners to make the world more connected and more sustainable for everyone. At Jacobs, we push the limits of what is possible to make the world smarter and more connected. For the Etihad Rail project that means delivering a new 650km freight rail network across the United Arab Emirates from the Saudi Arabian border to the Indian Ocean, connecting major industrial ports and economic hubs across the way and redefine logistics and transport in the region, providing a modern, safe, efficient and sustainable network. This is a transformational project for the United Arab Emirates and the wider gulf region, providing a transportation backbone for freight and passengers as part of the UAE’s strategic growth plan. Are you interested in being part of a world class rail project in the UAE and making a major contribution within an iconic project? Make a difference, work within the project controls team for a nation transforming program, develop a team of managers and work alongside a highly motivated team of professionals in a fast-paced environment in the UAE freight and passenger railway network on behalf of Etihad Rail. The railway will redefine logistics and transport in the region, providing a modern, safe, efficient, and sustainable network which will connect the seven emirates of the UAE to its neighboring GCC countries. Jacobs is looking for a Planner - Rolling Stock, to join one our Rail projects in UAE. The successful candidate will work as an integrated member of the Construction Supervision team. We are looking for a professional who will ensure client satisfaction and help strengthen our project delivery capabilities. You will have extensive knowledge and experience in project planning, budgeting, cost phasing and control from the project initiation to close out phases, utilizing computer based Primavera applications, within the framework of an integrated project services function for the effective management of a wide range of concurrent projects, to meet the business plan objectives. The successful applicant should possess the following skills and experience:

• Reviewing key aspects of the project contract.
• Responsible for the planning/scheduling activities that support the overall project requirements.
• Coordination with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to develop their programmes which support the overall programme objectives with due emphasis on interface and integration.
• Provide guidance to contractors, subcontractors and suppliers for reporting and analysis of progress.
• Working on project programme and earned value reporting aspects on projects and programs.
• Establishing an effective project management and controls systems that compliments the project’s reporting systems and that integrate into the project systems.
• Monitoring, refining, and improving the reporting and controls tools as required.
• Responsible for establishing accurate and complete project progress and earned value reporting and other project controls deliverables for onward reporting to PMC and client.
• Evaluating, selecting, and adapting programme management and control techniques, procedures, and criteria to suit job tasks, and devises and implements solutions to problems encountered.

Here’s What You’ll Need:
As a successful candidate you will have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Must have a certification in planning and scheduling of projects and in using Primavera applications (Primavera Project Management /P6 and Primavera Contract Management/ Expedition).
• Experience in a similar role with engineering consultancy or project management consultancy is desirable.
• Completed at least one project in same role that is comparable in complexity and size to the project.
• At least 10 years project management experience in planning, scheduling and cost engineering including at least 3 years using Primavera Project Management (P6), Primavera Contract Management (Expedition).
• Middle East experience is desirable.
• Rail experience.
• Exposure to rolling stock.
• Must have experience in dealing with PMC and clients.
• Good oral and written English Language, with good report writing, analytical and computer skills.
• Familiarity with the techniques for schedule impact analysis, and preferably conversant with the standard forms of Contracts.

A key attribute of this person will be the ability to foster inclusive behaviors to achieve market leading and innovative business outcomes across markets, as well as create the right working environment for employees. You will continue building on our global culture of caring fostering a workplace where we value the safety, positive mental health, inclusion and belonging of all our employees. Jacobs. A world where you can. We reflect our clients’ diversity at Jacobs. We value inclusion and diversity as it energizes our people and encourages creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Our global culture of caring fosters a workplace where we value the safety, positive mental health, inclusion and belonging of all our employees. Joining Jacobs introduces you to a variety of established global employee networks dedicated to empowering employees to maximize their potential through engagement and development opportunities across all career stages. One of the many ways we thank our employees for their dedication and hard work, is offering quality, flexible benefit options that keep you and your family, physically and financially healthy. You’ll have access to several employee benefits including comprehensive private medical insurance, flexible work arrangements, annual airfare allowance, interest free housing loans and access to monthly social events or community involvement programs. It’s a great time to join Jacobs as we actively nurture and support our diverse employee and client networks across all ethnicities and cultures. Achieve more and thrive with a global brand! Apply online by clicking on the link. Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs. #APMETransport