Planning Engineer
Job Location : Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop a comprehensive baseline project schedule using Primavera P6 (mandatory), incorporating all activities, logic relationships, resources, and constraints.
• Update the schedule weekly/monthly with actual progress, identify critical path delays, and propose effective recovery plans.
• Prepare and present detailed progress reports, S-curves, histograms, and dashboards for management and client meetings.
• Integrate subcontractor schedules into the master schedule and monitor their performance.
• Analyze the impact of client-initiated changes or unforeseen site conditions on the project timeline and support in preparing time extension claims.
• Conduct "what-if" scenario planning to assess risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with the cost control team to develop cash flow forecasts based on the schedule.
• Participate in project coordination meetings to ensure all parties are aligned with the planned sequence and durations.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 7-9 years of experience as a Planning Engineer, with a proven track record on UAE construction projects valued at AED 100M+.
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 (P6 EPPM certification is a plus) and MS Project.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and resource leveling.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.