Planning Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Reports To: Project Manager / Planning Manager
Job Purpose:
To develop, monitor, control, and report on the project master schedule, ensuring all project milestones are met on time. This role involves detailed resource and sequence planning to provide a clear roadmap for the entire project team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive baseline project schedule using Primavera P6 (mandatory), incorporating all activities, logic relationships, resources, and constraints.
- Update the schedule weekly/monthly with actual progress, identify critical path delays, and propose effective recovery plans.
- Prepare and present detailed progress reports, S-curves, histograms, and dashboards for management and client meetings.
- Integrate subcontractor schedules into the master schedule and monitor their performance.
- Analyze the impact of client-initiated changes or unforeseen site conditions on the project timeline and support in preparing time extension claims.
- Conduct "what-if" scenario planning to assess risks and opportunities.
- Collaborate with the cost control team to develop cash flow forecasts based on the schedule.
- Participate in project coordination meetings to ensure all parties are aligned with the planned sequence and durations.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- Minimum of 7-9 years of experience as a Planning Engineer, with a proven track record on UAE construction projects valued at AED 100M+.
- Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 (P6 EPPM certification is a plus) and MS Project.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and resource leveling.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.
