Planning Engineer

Job description

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.

Profile description

About the Role

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