Senior Planning Engineer
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About the Role
Ardent Build Partners is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer for a client in Dubai to manage planning and scheduling for prestigious hotels and residential projects. The role requires expertise in Primavera P6, risk analysis, and mentoring junior engineers.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent software
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather scheduling inputs and update progress
- Monitor project progress continuously and identify potential delays or risks with mitigation plans
- Prepare periodic reports and presentations for senior management and clients to communicate project status
- Assist in resource allocation and cost control relating to scheduling activities
- Conduct risk analysis and implement contingency plans to maintain project timelines
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and industry best practices in all planning activities
- Lead and mentor junior planning engineers to enhance team performance
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience in planning and scheduling within the construction industry
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar planning software is essential
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies and processes in large scale projects
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, multicultural environment
- Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of risk management and project control techniques
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The Role
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join our client in Dubai.
- This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of prestigious hotels and residential projects by providing expert planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring.
- The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating with cross functional teams to meet project milestones within budget and timeframes.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent software.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather scheduling inputs and update progress.
- Monitor project progress continuously and identify potential delays or risks with mitigation plans.
- Prepare periodic reports and presentations for senior management and clients to communicate project status.
- Assist in resource allocation and cost control relating to scheduling activities.
- Conduct risk analysis and implement contingency plans to maintain project timelines.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and industry best practices in all planning activities.
- Lead and mentor junior planning engineers to enhance team performance.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience in planning and scheduling within the construction industry, preferably with hotels and residential projects.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar planning software is essential.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies and processes in large scale projects.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, multicultural environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of risk management and project control techniques.
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