JOB DESCRIPTION

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer for a major Roads and Infrastructure and bridges projects located in Dubai.

Job Duties:

• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for small to medium-sized projects
• Analyze project financial data and identify potential impacts on project outcomes
• Assist in establishing project baseline data using drawings and specifications
• Conduct cost and schedule variance analyses to ensure project efficiency
• Collect and analyze progress data, reviewing performance trends to support decision-making
• Apply earned value, scope control, and change management methodologies
• Analyze manpower, labor hours, and labor costs against budget limitations
• Track purchase order and subcontract commitments and expenditures
• Support the project reporting process and participate in project cost review meetings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project goals and timelines
• Assist in trend analysis and forecasting to optimize project performance
• Contribute to the development and improvement of planning processes and tools

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 12+ years’ experience in the Planning / Project Controls field is required. Applicants would ideally have worked on major programs in transport.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Advanced knowledge of ORACLE Primavera P6 Project Management Software.
• Ability to develop, monitor and control schedules.
• Hands on working knowledge of WBS coding structure, cost /schedule variance analysis,
• Earned Value Management (EVMS), project trend, contract change and claims.
• Working knowledge of Time Impact Analysis techniques.

• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for small to medium-sized projects
• Analyze project financial data and identify potential impacts on project outcomes
• Assist in establishing project baseline data using drawings and specifications
• Conduct cost and schedule variance analyses to ensure project efficiency
• Collect and analyze progress data, reviewing performance trends to support decision-making
• Apply earned value, scope control, and change management methodologies
• Analyze manpower, labor hours, and labor costs against budget limitations
• Track purchase order and subcontract commitments and expenditures
• Support the project reporting process and participate in project cost review meetings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project goals and timelines
• Assist in trend analysis and forecasting to optimize project performance
• Contribute to the development and improvement of planning processes and tool