Senior Planner-Building & Hospital Projects-Qatar

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed baseline project schedules using Primavera P6/MS Project for building and hospital construction projects
• Develop project work breakdown structures (WBS), resource-loaded schedules, manpower histograms, and cash flow forecasts
• Monitor project progress and prepare weekly/monthly progress reports
• Analyze project delays, critical path activities, float consumption, and recovery plans
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, subcontractors, and clients regarding planning and scheduling matters
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and monitor construction milestones
• Support tender planning activities including preliminary schedules, methodologies, and resource planning
• Conduct productivity analysis and recommend corrective actions where required
• Ensure compliance with project timelines, contractual milestones, and reporting standards
• Participate in progress review meetings and prepare presentations for management and clients
• Coordinate with procurement and engineering teams to track long-lead items and technical submissions
• Support claims preparation, extension of time (EOT) documentation, and delay analysis where applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 12+ years of total experience in construction planning and scheduling
• Mandatory experience in large-scale building and hospital projects
• GCC/Qatar experience is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, project controls, and planning methodologies
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory
• Good knowledge of MS Project, Excel, and project reporting tools

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience working with leading Grade "A" contractors in Qatar or GCC
• Experience in healthcare, commercial towers, mixed-use developments, or high-rise projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prepare executive-level planning reports and presentations
• Strong stakeholder coordination and team collaboration skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work on prestigious projects in Qatar
• Professional growth within a leading contracting organization
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment