Planning Engineer
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DuPod is a next-generation modular construction platform designed to transform how spaces are built and delivered. With a dynamic ecosystem of plug-and-play solutions, DuPod delivers unmatched certainty, efficiency, and scalability to the construction industry.
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Dupod
is a next-generation modular construction platform designed to transform how spaces are built and delivered.
With a dynamic ecosystem of plug-and-play solutions, DuPod delivers unmatched certainty, efficiency, and scalability to the construction industry.
By reimagining the full product lifecycle—from design to manufacturing and supply chain—DuPod integrates cutting-edge technology and industrial-grade precision to streamline every step of the process.
Grounded in a culture of innovation, DuPod has made significant investments in R&D, digital infrastructure, and advanced engineering capabilities.
This commitment has positioned DuPod as the go-to provider of made-to-fit modular solutions across all market verticals.
From high-performance Bathroom, Kitchen, and Room Pods to fully customized Retail, F&B, and Cloud Kitchen Pods, DuPod empowers developers, architects, contractors, and end-users with modular solutions built to scale, built to last, and built for the future.
Job Summary
DuPod is looking to hire a competent and experienced
Planning Engineer
to support projects across RAK and Dubai.
The role requires strong expertise in planning, scheduling, and project control, along with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
The Planning Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring accurate project scheduling, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and supporting project teams to maintain timelines, cost control, and successful delivery.
Strategic
- Prepare and present regular reports on project performance, financial status, and forecasted costs to stakeholders and senior management
- Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data collection, reporting, and decision-making
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including milestones and deadlines, to track progress and identify risks
Operational
- Assist in the preparation of tender schedules and baseline schedules
- Study contract and tender documents to develop reliable and accurate project schedules
- Collect and validate actual progress through frequent site/production visits
- Update project schedules to reflect progress, revisions, accelerations, and recovery plans
- Develop flowcharts, work sequences, and planning presentations
- Identify potential delays, risks, and critical issues and provide recovery strategies
- Conduct delay analysis and advise on Extension of Time (EOT) claims
- Support the Contracts team with required documentation for EOT submissions
- Coordinate with internal teams (Production, Procurement, Engineering, QS, Cost Control) to optimize project timelines
- Lead and participate in project progress and coordination meetings
- Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure schedule alignment
- Load resources into schedules and generate histograms, cash-in, and cash-out curves
- Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly reports for internal and client use
- Ensure all planning data and schedules are accurate, logical, and properly documented
Qualifications And Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Architecture
- )
- Minimum
- 7 years of relevant experience
- in planning and project control
- Strong expertise in project scheduling, delay analysis, and resource planning
- Solid understanding of construction methodologies and project sequencing
- Experience in preparing baseline schedules and tender schedules
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• PMI-SP (Project Scheduling Professional)
- What makes a true AMANAian?
- We believe our success is driven by our people—our community of talented employees, known as AMANAians, who embody the following values:
- We are Team Players
- We are Reliable
- We communicate with Clarity
- We make decisions based on Understanding
- We are Accountable
- We foster Integrity
- We are Human-Driven
- We are Adaptable and Agile
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