Senior Planning Engineer
Job Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and manage the master construction schedule using Primavera P6 or MS Project .
• Develop detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), resource histograms, and progress S-curves.
• Lead planning efforts for all aspects of port construction or high-scale infrastructure projects , including marine piling, quay walls, dredging, jetties, breakwaters, roads, railways, or metro systems.
• Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis and identify schedule risks and mitigation plans.
• Monitor project progress, generate look-ahead schedules, and provide accurate forecasting.
• Manage resource planning , optimization, and coordination across departments and subcontractors.
• Prepare and present progress reports , delay analysis, recovery plans, and extension of time (EOT) claims.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and port authority regulations.
• Supervise and mentor junior planning staff and ensure quality of planning deliverables.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Bachelor's Degree (B.Tech / B.E.) in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• Additional certifications such as Primavera P6 , PMP , or equivalent are preferred.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in planning and scheduling either marine infrastructure or large-scale civil projects (e.g., roads, railways, metro, or port construction ).
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 , MS Project , Excel , and planning best practices.
• Strong leadership , coordination , and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple planning functions under pressure.