Planning Engineer

About the Role

  • Apply project management and planning tools and techniques to ensure that the project finish date and milestones are successfully achieved.

What you will be doing

  • Conduct earned value analysis (EVA) and other performance measurement tools.
  • Coordinate change management, ensuring proper assessment of time and cost implications.
  • Develop and manage project schedules to ensure timely completion of all milestones.
  • Ensure compliance with project control procedures and quality standards.
  • Ensure compliance with project timelines, standards, and quality requirements.
  • Interface with client representatives on project performance, risks, and scheduling matters.
  • Monitor and report on project progress, identifying variances and proposing mitigation measures.
  • Oversee and coordinate the work of subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
  • Prepare and set up project budgets, providing monthly cost management reports to monitor actual costs versus planned costs.
  • Support cost control by tracking project budgets, commitments, and expenditures.
  • Track project progress, identify potential delays or risks, and implement corrective measures.
  • Work closely with site supervision teams, planning engineers, and contractors to validate actual progress and forecast completion.

Required Experience

  • Over 10 years experience or as required by related construction supervision agreement.
  • Experience having worked with reputable engineering firms, preferably consulting firms within the industry.
  • Knowledge and practical experience of working with Primavera.

Education

  • Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering.

Certifications & Memberships

  • Saudi Council of Engineers (SSE) Membership or any local engineer's society membership, i.e. CRPEP (for Bahrain).

Essential Skills

  • Software skills with microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc), Primavera and Microsoft Projects.
  • Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
  • Compilation of various project reports as directed by management from time to time.
  • Client focussed, providing advice and services.
  • Works well in a team with a collaborative approach.
  • Detail minded, thorough and systematic in their approach to work.

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