Planning Engineer

Company

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive schedules using Primavera P6 or similar tools; analyze critical paths and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with resident engineers, project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Monitor progress, identify potential delays and completion risks, and propose solutions.
• Prepare and analyze cash flows and labor histograms, including resource levelling; review resource deployment and recommend improvements.
• Conduct project reviews and report status to senior management and clients; prepare weekly and monthly reports and presentations.
• Evaluate variation requests and schedule-extension claims and recommend actions to management.
• Develop risk analysis and mitigation measures and align subcontractor schedules with the overall project timeline.

Requirements

• Proven experience in the UAE construction industry and in-depth understanding of local regulations and standards.
• Experience with large-scale projects, including high-rise, hospitality, or mixed-use buildings.
• Ability to prepare cash flow projections, KPI charts, and manpower histograms.

Preferred qualifications

• The posting labels these qualifications preferred: a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, or construction management; 8–10 years of construction planning and scheduling experience, including high-rise towers.
• It lists Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and advanced Excel proficiency; construction-methodology knowledge; analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• PMP or CPP certification, cost-control or budget-management experience, and BIM familiarity are listed as preferred or advantageous.