Planning Engineer

Job Description

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We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry to join our team for a major construction project based in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in project planning and scheduling, possessing excellent analytical and communication skills.

As a Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, analyzing project progress, identifying potential risks, and providing recommendations to ensure the project stays on track.

Your new role, what’s involved?
* Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using appropriate software tools (such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project) to effectively plan and monitor project activities.
* Collaborate with project stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, to gather necessary project data and ensure schedule alignment.
* Analyze project scope, objectives, and deliverables to develop an accurate work breakdown structure (WBS) and determine project milestones and critical path activities.
* Monitor and track project progress against established schedules, identifying any deviations or delays, and proposing corrective actions to minimize impact on project timelines.
* Conduct regular project progress meetings, providing timely updates on project schedule, milestones, and potential risks to key stakeholders.
* Generate comprehensive reports, including progress reports, variance analysis, and resource utilization reports, to communicate project status and performance to management and project teams.
* Collaborate with the project team to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
* Assist in the preparation of project budgets, resource allocation plans, and procurement schedules based on the project schedule and requirements.
* Support the project team in preparing change order requests and evaluating the impact on project schedules and timelines.
* Provide guidance and mentorship to junior planning team members, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and continuous professional development within the team.