Planning Engineer - Facade

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Prepare detailed project plans for façade fabrication, material procurement, delivery, installation, and handover.
• Coordinate with project managers, design teams, procurement, production, and site teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify delays, critical activities, and potential risks.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, look-ahead schedules, and recovery plans.
• Track engineering submissions, material approvals, shop drawings, material procurement, and installation milestones.
• Plan manpower, equipment, and material requirements in coordination with site and production teams.
• Conduct progress meetings and follow up on action items with relevant departments and subcontractors.
• Analyse project delays and prepare delay reports, mitigation strategies, and revised schedules.
• Coordinate with main contractors and consultants regarding project milestones and progress updates.
• Maintain project documentation, baseline schedules, and progress records.
• Support project managers in forecasting project completion dates and achieving contractual deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in project planning, preferably in the façade, aluminium, glass, or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of façade systems, including curtain walls, aluminium windows and doors, glazing, and cladding.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Good knowledge of project scheduling, critical path analysis, resource planning, and progress monitoring.
• Experience coordinating with engineering, procurement, production, and site installation teams.
• Knowledge of construction project documentation and reporting procedures.
• UAE or GCC project experience is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and time-management skills.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project schedules and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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