Job Description

Job Summary:

Sr Planning eng will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules across multiple complex engineering and construction projects from inception to close-out. This role requires exceptional expertise in critical path methodology, risk analysis, resource management, and effective communication with clients and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project success.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Scheduling:

Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive project schedules (using Primavera P6, MS Project) for various engineering and construction projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and contractual requirements. Establish project baselines, critical paths, and milestones, and identify potential risks and opportunities. Integrate multi-disciplinary project schedules (civil, structural, MEP, architectural) into a master project plan.
Performance Monitoring & Control:

Monitor project progress against baselines, identify deviations, and analyze variances. Prepare detailed progress reports, look-ahead schedules, and S-curves for internal and external stakeholders, including clients. Implement earned value management (EVM) techniques to track performance. Develop recovery plans and propose mitigation strategies for schedule delays or cost overruns.
Resource Management & Optimization:

Plan and optimize resource allocation (manpower, equipment, materials) to ensure efficient utilization and adherence to the schedule. Identify resource constraints and propose solutions to maintain project flow.
Risk & Claims Analysis:

Conduct schedule risk analysis and evaluate potential impacts of unforeseen events. Provide expert support in forensic schedule analysis and assist in the preparation or defense of time-related claims.
Client & Stakeholder Communication:

Act as a key point of contact for clients and project stakeholders regarding schedule status, progress, and forecasts. Lead and facilitate planning review meetings with clients, contractors, and internal teams. Translate complex planning data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
Mentorship & Quality Assurance:

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior planning engineers and project staff. Ensure consistency and quality of planning deliverables across projects. Develop and implement best practices and standardized planning procedures within the firm.
Contractual Adherence:

Ensure all planning activities and reports comply with contractual obligations (e.g., FIDIC, bespoke contracts).

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction Management, or equivalent. 12 years of progressive experience in project planning and scheduling, with a minimum of 7 years in a Senior Planning Engineer role within an engineering consultancy firm. Proven experience working on large-scale, complex construction and infrastructure projects. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is mandatory. Strong understanding of critical path method (CPM) and earned value management (EVM). Knowledge of project management principles (PMBOK) and industry best practices. BIM (Building Information Modeling) integration in planning is a plus.

Skills:

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities concurrently. Proactive and results-oriented with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis.
Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Do you have work experience with Ashghal projects? Do you have experience working with Engineering Consultancy? Will you be able to join immediately? What is your current salary? What is your expected salary?
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

* Sr. Planning engineer: 10 years (Required)