Planning Engineer
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About the Role
ALFIRAS General Contracting is looking for a Planning Engineer (Civil) with experience in hotel construction projects. The role involves developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
- Monitor project progress and ensure alignment with approved baseline program
- Identify delays, risks, and critical activities, and propose mitigation measures
- Coordinate closely with site teams to ensure timely execution of works
- Prepare progress reports, S curves, KPI dashboards, and look ahead programs
- Support project management in planning, forecasting, and resource allocation
- Assist in contractual planning matters including delay analysis and EOT submissions
- Ensure project milestones and deadlines are achieved as per contract requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- 7+ years of experience as a Planning Engineer
- Mandatory UAE experience in the construction industry
- Must have experience working with main contractors / contracting companies
- Strong and proven experience in hotel construction projects (full project lifecycle: structure, finishes, MEP coordination, and handover)
- Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and project controls
- Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project
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Overview
- We are looking for a Planning Engineer (Civil) with experience in the construction industry (main contractor) strong experience in hotel construction projects.
- The role involves developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules, ensuring timely project delivery through effective planning, coordination, and project control techniques using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience as a Planning Engineer.
- Mandatory UAE experience in the construction industry.
- Must have experience working with main contractors / contracting companies
- Strong and proven experience in hotel construction projects (full project lifecycle: structure, finishes, MEP coordination, and handover).
- Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and project controls.
- Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Key Skills & Experience Required
- Preparation and management of baseline programs, recovery schedules, and look ahead plans.
- Development of resource loaded schedules, S curves, manpower histograms, and cash flow reports.
- Strong experience in critical path method (CPM) analysis and delay impact assessment.
- Ability to support Extension of Time (EOT) claims and forensic delay analysis.
- Preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards.
- Strong coordination with project managers, site teams, MEP engineers, subcontractors, and consultants.
- Deep understanding of construction sequencing in hotel projects, including structural works, MEP integration, façade, and high quality finishing standards.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Monitor project progress and ensure alignment with approved baseline program.
- Identify delays, risks, and critical activities, and propose mitigation measures.
- Coordinate closely with site teams to ensure timely execution of works.
- Prepare progress reports, S curves, KPI dashboards, and look ahead programs.
- Support project management in planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.
- Assist in contractual planning matters including delay analysis and EOT submissions.
- Ensure project milestones and deadlines are achieved as per contract requirements.
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