Senior Planning Engineer ( Construction )
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About the Role
We are hiring a Senior Planning Engineer for construction projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires developing baseline programs using Primavera P6, monitoring progress, identifying delays, and coordinating with site teams.
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Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive baseline programs in line with contract requirements using Primavera P6
- Prepare detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity coding systems
- Monitor project progress and prepare periodic progress reports and forecasts
- Identify delays, risks, and potential impacts; propose recovery plans and corrective actions
- Coordinate with site teams to gather progress data and validate productivity rates
- Prepare look ahead schedules, manpower histograms, and progress S curves
- Support tender and estimation teams with planning input for new projects
- Participate in progress and coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
- Review subcontractor programs to ensure alignment with the main schedule
- Monitor cost and resource allocation, ensuring effective utilization of manpower and equipment
- Ensure schedule compliance with project milestones and deliverables
- Maintain project documentation and planning records as per company procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 12 15 years of relevant experience in building construction projects (UAE experience preferred)
- Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office Suite
- Familiar with FIDIC contracts and project control standards
- Certification in Planning and Scheduling (PSP or PMP) preferred
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and methodologies
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Strong coordination and communication skills with multi disciplinary teams
- Excellent report writing and presentation abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy in project data management
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Overview
- Senior Planning Engineer for Orient House Construction in UAE
- Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Main Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive baseline programs in line with contract requirements using Primavera P6
- Prepare detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity coding systems
- Monitor project progress and prepare periodic progress reports and forecasts
- Identify delays, risks, and potential impacts; propose recovery plans and corrective actions
- Coordinate with site teams to gather progress data and validate productivity rates
- Prepare look ahead schedules, manpower histograms, and progress S curves
- Support tender and estimation teams with planning input for new projects
- Participate in progress and coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
- Review subcontractor programs to ensure alignment with the main schedule
- Monitor cost and resource allocation, ensuring effective utilization of manpower and equipment
- Ensure schedule compliance with project milestones and deliverables
- Maintain project documentation and planning records as per company procedures
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 12 15 years of relevant experience in building construction projects (UAE experience preferred)
- Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office Suite
- Familiar with FIDIC contracts and project control standards
- Certification in Planning and Scheduling (PSP or PMP) preferred
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and methodologies
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Strong coordination and communication skills with multi disciplinary teams
- Excellent report writing and presentation abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy in project data management
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