Lead Planning Engineer

Job description:

Delta Gulf Oman is currently seeking an experienced Lead Planning Engineer for on-site projects in Oman. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to work on large-scale construction and EPC projects in a dynamic environment.

Position Overview

As a Lead Planning Engineer, you will act as the backbone of project control systems, ensuring accurate progress tracking, forecasting, and strategic reporting to senior management and clients. You will play a key role in delivering projects on time, within budget, and in line with approved standards.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering

A strong engineering foundation is essential to understand construction methodologies, resource planning, and project execution challenges.

Experience Requirements

• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, and monitoring
• Experience in EPC or large-scale construction projects is highly preferred

Candidates with experience in infrastructure, industrial, or multi-disciplinary projects will be given preference.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
• Establish baselines, milestones, and critical paths
• Perform resource loading and leveling

Monitoring & Progress Control

• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly project progress
• Compare actual vs planned progress
• Identify delays and implement corrective actions

Cost Management

• Assist in cost control and forecasting
• Monitor project expenditures against budgets
• Support financial decision-making processes

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
• Maintain planning dashboards and documentation
• Present updates to senior management

Coordination

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and QA/QC teams
• Participate in client progress meetings
• Ensure alignment between execution and approved plans

Technical Tools

• Primavera P6 (scheduling & resource management)
• MS Excel (reporting & analysis)
• AutoCAD (drawing interpretation)

Communication & Meetings

• Conduct daily and monthly project meetings
• Communicate risks and mitigation strategies
• Support claims, variations, and EOT documentation

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong command of Primavera P6
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of project control and monitoring techniques
• Effective communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Leadership mindset with attention to detail

What We Offer

• Company-provided accommodation
• Free food
• Transportation provided by the company

Apply Now
If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply and become part of Delta Gulf Oman’s professional team.

hr@deltagulfo.com

Location: Oman (On-Site)
Company: Delta Gulf Oman
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs150,000.00 - Rs300,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person