Planning Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, baseline, and maintain the project master schedule (Level 1 to Level 4) using Primavera P6.
• Prepare and issue Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports to management and the client.
• Monitor actual progress against planned progress and identify schedule deviations.
• Perform schedule risk analysis and develop mitigation/recovery plans.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and site teams to collect progress data and update schedules.
• Prepare and submit look-ahead schedules (2-week, 4-week, and 12-week).
• Support the preparation of contractual notices, EOT (Extension of Time) claims, and delay analysis.
• Develop resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules in collaboration with the project controls team.
• Participate in client and internal progress meetings, presenting schedule status and forecasts.
• Liaise with the procurement team to integrate procurement and delivery schedules.
• Prepare S-curves, histograms, and earned value management (EVM) reports.
• Maintain a document register of all planning and schedule submissions.
• Assist in the preparation of the project execution plan (PEP) and construction methodology.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5–8 years of planning/scheduling experience in large-scale construction projects.
• Prior experience on airport, substructure, or mega infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Chinese contractors or in the GCC region is an advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Primavera P6 (mandatory).
• Knowledge of MS Project is a plus.
• Familiarity with NEC/FIDIC contract conditions.
• Understanding of substructure works (piling, foundations, earthworks, drainage).
• Experience with delay analysis techniques (TIA, Windows Analysis, Impacted As-Planned).

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and reporting skills (English required; Mandarin is a plus).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple interfaces.
• Team player with strong attention to detail.

Work Location: In person