Senior Planning Engineer
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Target Engineering seeks an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to develop and control project schedules for large-scale EPC projects in oil & gas, civil, marine, and power sectors.
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Senior Planning Engineer
Are you an experienced Senior Planning Engineer with a strong background in complex EPC projects?
We’re looking for a highly driven professional to join our planning team and play a key role in delivering multi‑sector projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Who We Are
Target Engineering brings 50+ years of experience in EPC and industrial infrastructure.
With in-house fabrication, marine expertise, and multidisciplinary capability, we deliver projects with scale, confidence, and care.
Why Join Us
At Target Engineering, you’ll work on large-scale energy, marine, and civil infrastructure projects.
Join a business with deep technical roots, where your voice is heard, your impact is visible, and your career is part of a legacy of excellence.
Your Role
- As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling detailed project schedules across the full project lifecycle.
- You’ll work closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure accurate planning, effective performance tracking, and proactive risk mitigation.
- Develop, update, and maintain integrated project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning
- Monitor project progress against baseline schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project
- Perform critical path analysis, earned value analysis (EVA), and schedule forecasting
- Identify schedule risks and support the development of mitigation strategies
- Coordinate resources to optimize productivity and minimize delays
- Prepare weekly and monthly schedule and performance reports for management and stakeholders
- Review subcontractor and vendor schedules for alignment with project timelines
- Mentor and support junior planning engineers, sharing best practices in project controls
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- **Experience:**
- Minimum 12 years of proven experience in project planning and scheduling within EPC environments with strong exposure to oil & gas, civil, marine, power or plant projects.
- **Education:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
- **Expertise:**
- Strong knowledge of project controls, critical path analysis, resource management, and risk management.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
What We Offer
- The chance to contribute to some of GCC’s Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects.
- A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ready to be part of our team?
- If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you.
- Join Target Engineering and Construction Co.
- LLC and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success.
- Apply today and be part of something excellent!
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