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About the Role
Surbana Jurong seeks a Project Planner for their Rail team in Dubai to develop and monitor project schedules for major rail and transportation design projects. Requires 5-15 years of experience in project planning, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, and advanced Excel skills.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules for rail and transportation design projects
- Track project progress, milestones, deliverables, and resource utilization
- Prepare project reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for project leadership and clients
- Support project managers in forecasting, risk identification, and schedule recovery plans
- Analyze project data and trends to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and performance
- Utilize advanced Excel tools to develop reporting templates, trackers, and automated workflows
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure alignment of project schedules and deliverables
- Support the implementation of Power BI dashboards and process automation initiatives to streamline planning and reporting activities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related discipline
- 5–15 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably within major design, infrastructure, transportation, or rail projects
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering consultancy environments
- Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling methodologies, and reporting practices
- Experience supporting large scale infrastructure or rail projects is highly desirable
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, and data analysis
- Experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting is highly preferred
- Knowledge of automation tools and process improvement techniques
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced project environment
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About SJ Group
- Global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy with 16,500+ employees across 40+ countries.
- Delivering transformative transportation, rail, and infrastructure projects across the Middle East and beyond.
Role Overview
- We are seeking a Project Planner to join our Rail team in Dubai, UAE.
- The successful candidate will support the planning, scheduling, reporting, and performance monitoring of major rail and transportation design projects, ensuring effective project controls and delivery excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules for rail and transportation design projects.
- Track project progress, milestones, deliverables, and resource utilization.
- Prepare project reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for project leadership and clients.
- Support project managers in forecasting, risk identification, and schedule recovery plans.
- Analyze project data and trends to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and performance.
- Utilize advanced Excel tools to develop reporting templates, trackers, and automated workflows.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure alignment of project schedules and deliverables.
- Support the implementation of Power BI dashboards and process automation initiatives to streamline planning and reporting activities.
Key Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- 5–15 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably within major design, infrastructure, transportation, or rail projects.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering consultancy environments.
- Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling methodologies, and reporting practices.
- Experience supporting large scale infrastructure or rail projects is highly desirable.
Skills & Knowledge
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, and data analysis.
- Experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of automation tools and process improvement techniques to streamline project reporting and controls.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced project environment.
Why Join SJ
- Be part of a global multidisciplinary team delivering some of the region's most exciting rail and transportation infrastructure projects.
- Contribute to innovation, digital transformation, and project excellence.
Application Notes
- All recruitment activities are managed by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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