Planning Engineer

Job Title: Planning Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Key Responsibilities

- Scheduling and Planning: Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules (Level 1-4) using project management software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.

- Progress Tracking: Regularly visit project sites to validate physical progress against the baseline schedule.

- Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, including S-curves and histograms.

- Contractual Analysis: Evaluate claims involving Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and review contractor recovery schedules.

- Resource Forecasting: Assist in manpower, equipment, and material forecasting to ensure alignment with scheduling.

- Risk Management: Identify potential slippages and critical path activities, recommending mitigation actions.

Requirements

- Education: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

- Classification: Engineer "Specialized" - "Building Construction of all types Contracts" is mandatory.

- Experience: Minimum 10+ years in construction planning within the UAE.

- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), and knowledge of project management software.

- Software Expertise: Strong knowledge of Primavera Risk Analysis is preferred.

- Certifications: PMP or PMI-SP certification is advantageous.

- Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a often multinational team.

If you are passionate about planning and delivering large-scale construction projects and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply!