Planning Engineer

About AMANA:

Group AMANA is in constant forward motion. Over decades of growth, we have adopted intelligent solutions that improve the way we build, making AMANA a regional leader in the industry today.

We have gone beyond conventional construction by championing intelligent solutions that improve the way we build. We are the region’s trusted design-build company, specializing in industrial construction for over three decades. Our reputation is built on our ability to provide turn-key solutions for fast-track projects, repeatedly.

We are a human-centric organization, promoting learning and development opportunities for all employees to thrive in dynamic markets. By investing in our people’s continued growth and learning, we challenge and change how we build together – people and business.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Planning Engineer with proven expertise in construction and EPC projects, particularly in fast-track industrial and commercial facilities and data centers . The ideal candidate will be proficient in project scheduling, time extension analysis, and reporting, with strong technical knowledge of Primavera P6 , Power BI , and dashboard development to support project control and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands the contract requirements related to schedule updates, notices, and milestones.
• Assists in preparing the weekly and monthly reports, time claims and updating Planning module.
• Assists in the preparation of tender schedule and baseline schedule.
• Collects and validates the actual progress of work done from sites and communicates effectively with the site team to improve the time management of the project.
• Demonstrates good skills and abilities in the use of Primavera.
• Demonstrates proficiency in required presentation skills (such as word, excel, power point, etc…).
• Develops any required flowcharts or presentations related to work sequence.
• Follows up and updates the micro schedule using actual quantities and progress on daily basis.
• Interacts with the Cost Control/QS to get required information (quantities, BOQ amount, cost, resources, etc.).
• Monitors and collects the productivity data from the Construction daily reports, time sheets and daily site rounds.
• Assesses and highlights to the Project Manager and line manager any foreseeable delays, risks or areas of concern and provides possible recovery strategies.
• Collects activity status regularly by visiting sites, then updates the schedules with actual progress of work done (including any revisions, accelerations, variations and recovery plans) in coordination with the project team.
• Collects and maintains the actual productivity data from the Construction daily reports, site rounds, and time sheets.
• Communicates effectively and coordinates with the site team and other divisions (Procurement, Engineering, Cost Control, etc.) to improve the time management of the project.
• Conducts delay analysis and advises the need to submit extension of time claims. Assists the contracts team in preparing the required supporting documents for Extension of Time claims (impacted schedules, narrative, methodology, etc.)
• Coordinates and assists in conducting the site coordination meetings with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Loads resources in baseline schedule and generates resource histograms, cash in curve and cash out curve.
• Prepares client reports and internal reports/schedules on a weekly and monthly basis, distributes the reports to all concerned functions and maintains the copies in the server or in the project filing system.
• Studies contract documents, reviews construction methodologies/sequences and prepares baseline schedule as guided by the Project Manager.
• Studies tender documents and prepares a reliable tender schedule including all client technical requirements (histograms, summaries, etc.)
• Coordinates with other divisions (Procurement, Engineering, Construction, Cost Control, etc.) to ensure proper time management of the projects
• Ensures the information in the baseline schedule is accurate and logical.
• Highlights to the management any foreseeable delays, risks or areas of concern and provides possible recovery strategies.
• Participates in the site progress meetings and ensures the periodic update of the construction schedule including any revisions, accelerations, variations and recovery plans.

Qualifications and skills requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil in civil , Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in planning roles within construction and EPC environments.
• Strong exposure to fast-track industrial, commercial facilities, and data center projects .
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory).
• Solid knowledge of Extension of Time (EOT) claims and delay analysis methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in Power BI for reporting, dashboard creation, and data analytics.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict project deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with contract management principles (FIDIC or similar).
• Knowledge of cost control and resource management integration with schedules.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary EPC environments.
• Advanced Excel and data management skills

What makes a true AMANAian?

• We know that our company growth and success come from our people who continuously drive our company, partners and clients forward. Our community of talented employees, AMANAians, are built on the eight foundations of the Group Amana workforce.
• We are Team Players.
• We are Reliable.
• We communicate with Clarity.
• We make decisions based on Understanding.
• We are Accountable.
• We foster Integrity.
• We are human Driven.
• We are Adaptable and Agile