Senior Planning Engineer

Doha, DAW, QA, Qatar

Job Description

Responsibilities



Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project. Prepare baseline programs, progress updates, and recovery schedules. Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align schedules with project objectives. Monitor project progress and identify delays, risks, and mitigation plans. Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports including S-curves, histograms, and earned value analysis (EVA). Update and track actual progress against baseline using critical path method (CPM). Prepare and maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for all deliverables and activities. Forecast manpower, equipment, and material requirements in line with project timelines. Analyze deviations, delays, and productivity losses and suggest corrective actions. Coordinate with procurement and engineering teams to align deliverables with site execution. Support the preparation of extension of time (EOT) claims and delay analysis reports. Generate look-ahead schedules (1-week, 2-week, monthly) for construction teams. Ensure planning activities comply with contract requirements and client specifications. Liaise with clients and consultants during project meetings to present progress status. Maintain tracking logs for procurement, submittals, RFIs, and drawing approvals. Integrate subcontractor programs into the master project schedule. Assist cost control teams in linking time with cost data for accurate cash flow forecasting. Conduct risk assessments and schedule impact evaluations. Support project closeout by preparing final project reports and schedule summaries. Train and mentor junior planning engineers on scheduling tools and reporting techniques.

Qualification



Bachelor's Degree

in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Certification in Planning Tools

such as

Primavera P6

PMP (Project Management Professional)

certification from PMI

Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6

, MS Project, and MS Excel. Solid understanding of

project controls, cost planning, and earned value management (EVM)

. Familiarity with

FIDIC contract conditions

and Qatar-specific regulations (e.g., Ashghal, Kahramaa). Strong knowledge of

Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS)

and local authority approval processes. Minimum

12+ years of experience

in project planning, with at least

6 years in the Gulf region

. Experience in handling

large-scale infrastructure, building, or oil & gas projects

. Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills. Ability to prepare and defend

EOT claims, delay analysis, and time impact assessments

. Proficiency in preparing

resource histograms, S-curves, WBS, and project dashboards

. Fluent in

English

(Arabic is a plus but not mandatory). Valid

UPDA/MMUP Certification

(preferred or required by some clients in Qatar).
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR9,000.00 - QAR11,000.00 per month

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

* Work: 10 years (Required)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1864167
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    105903.0 134096.0 USD
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Doha, DAW, QA, Qatar
  • Education
    Not mentioned