Planning Engineer - Saudi Talent

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and encourage talented individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Summary: Role Objective:

• To assist in the maintenance of the jobs' construction schedules, resource requirements in coordination with the relevant departments across the Company.

Detailed Roles & 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, PowerPoint, 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.
• Assess 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 prepare 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 & Requirements

• Bachelor's in engineering or Equivalent Degree in Engineering (Architect, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) OR in Quantity Surveying
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Preferably holds a MCIOB, PMP, PMI-SP, MICCP Certification.
• Candidate must be Saudi Talent.
• Behavioral Skills: Teamwork, execution excellence, professional development, process excellence, visionary, strategy & planning and risk management.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project, computer skills and communications skills in English language (read, write and speak).

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.