Planning Engineer

Company

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules for all phases of construction and supervision.
• Monitor project progress and ensure alignment with the approved baseline schedule.
• Ensure project completion within the contractual timeframe, preventing delays that may lead to penalties or contractual claims.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and performance analyses for management and clients.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, and contractors to validate progress and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Analyze productivity, resource allocation, and sequencing to optimize project timelines.
• Identify risks and delays, evaluate their impact, and recommend mitigation measures to avoid contractual breaches.
• Prepare revised schedules, recovery plans, and time‑impact analyses when required.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project specifications, and quality standards throughout all planning activities.
• Support claims analysis, extension‑of‑time evaluations, and delay impact assessments in accordance with contract provisions.
• Participate in technical and progress meetings, presenting planning updates and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support contractual compliance and protect the company’s interests in case of disputes.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong proficiency in project planning tools, including:
• + Primavera P6
• + Microsoft Project
• + Project Control and Scheduling Techniques
• Solid understanding of infrastructure projects (roads, utilities, earthworks, site development).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong analytical skills for progress tracking, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Excellent reporting skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and avoidance of penalties related to schedule delays.
• Familiarity with risk management, critical path analysis, and project control methodologies.
• Understanding of claims, contractual correspondence, and time‑impact analysis.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil or related discipline).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in large construction or supervision companies in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven experience in infrastructure projects.