Planning Engineer

Job Summary

Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare detailed baseline programs using Primavera P6/MS Project for high-rise residential, hotel, and commercial projects.
• Develop master programs, target programs, recovery programs, look-ahead schedules, and resource-loaded schedules.
• Prepare construction sequencing considering structural, architectural, MEP, façade, and finishing activities.
• Monitor project progress against approved baseline schedule and identify critical delays.
• Conduct critical path analysis (CPA) and recommend mitigation/recovery actions.

Project Controls & Monitoring

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports with KPI tracking.
• Monitor productivity, manpower, material, and equipment utilization.
• Coordinate with site execution teams for progress verification and target achievement.
• Maintain dashboards, S-curves, histograms, and earned value analysis reports.
• Evaluate subcontractor progress and performance against approved schedules.

Technical Coordination

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, MEP, and construction teams to ensure proper planning integration.
• Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, procurement schedules, and material lead times.
• Identify interface issues and construction constraints affecting project timelines.
• Support project management in strategic planning and execution methodology.

Delay & Claims Management

• Perform delay analysis, extension of time (EOT) submissions, and claims support documentation.
• Maintain records of delays, variations, and project impacts.
• Prepare revised schedules based on approved changes and variations.

Client & Consultant Coordination

• Attend progress review meetings with clients, consultants, and management.
• Present planning reports, recovery plans, and project status updates professionally.
• Ensure compliance with contractual milestones and project deliverables.

Technical Requirements

• Strong experience in luxury high-rise residential towers, five-star hotels, and commercial building projects.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project controls.
• Strong understanding of structural, architectural, MEP, façade, and interior finishing activities.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 is mandatory.
• Good knowledge of resource planning, cost loading, and project tracking systems.
• Experience in fast-track and high-value projects within GCC/UAE preferred.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

• Primavera P6 (Mandatory)

• MS Project

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• PMP certification will be an added advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in building construction planning.
• Proven experience in luxury high-rise residential, hospitality, and commercial projects.
• GCC/UAE experience preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in fast-track environments.