REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ years of experience as a Planning Engineer with main contractors in the UAE on high-rise and mid-rise building projects.
• Bachelors degree in civil engineering.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: AED1,000.00 - AED50,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?
• Can you join immediately? If No, what is your notice period?

Experience:

• Planning Engineer in Building Contracting: 6 years (Required)

• Actively support the Planning Manager in department functions and coordinate with project planners.
• Develop and prepare the Baseline Programme as per contract requirements, ensuring logical sequencing of activities.
• Prepare comprehensive Method Statements to accompany the Baseline Programme.
• Create and manage various schedules aligned with the Baseline Programme, including [Submittals & Approvals Schedule, Material Procurement & Delivery Schedule, Subcontractor Appointment Schedule, Resource Histograms, Cash Flow Curve, Progress Curve, Major Plant and Equipment Schedule]
• Develop and maintain interim programmes such as [Work Plans & Look-ahead Schedules (15/30 days), Detailed Programmes for specific work packages, Close-out Programmes for project handover]
• Actively participate in subcontractor management, ensuring planning functions direct and control project activities to achieve overall targets.
• Provide strategic direction on critical path activities, acceleration plans, and recovery strategies in coordination with the Project Manager and construction team.
• Regularly track and record site progress, updating the Baseline Programme accordingly.
• Monitor and ensure the timely appointment of subcontractors and material suppliers as per control schedules.
• Conduct detailed Delay Analysis in collaboration with the Planning Manager and Commercial Department to assess and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure compliance with the agreed programme and coordination schedules, particularly regarding approvals, submittals, and information flow.
• Monitor subcontractor progress, manpower deployment, and resource utilization.
• Conduct Subcontract Progress Meetings and Subcontractor Coordination Meetings with the construction team to resolve planning-related issues.
• Integrate subcontractors’ schedules into the overall Baseline Programme and ensure alignment with project milestones.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports for management and stakeholders.
• Identify potential schedule slippage and recommend corrective actions to the Project Manager.
• Implement productivity tracking mechanisms, analyze labour productivity trends, and evaluate deviations with the Planning Manager.
• Develop and maintain risk registers related to project scheduling and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, and company planning standards.
• Utilize project management and planning software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to create, track, and update schedules efficiently.
• Continuously improve planning processes, ensuring best practices in scheduling, monitoring, and reporting are implemented across projects.