Senior Planning Engineer

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Ras Al Khaimah

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Project-Program Management

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve contractors baseline schedules in compliance with project contracts and Parsons standards.
• Validate project resource allocation to ensure timely and efficient completion of all phases.
• Develop and maintain master schedules integrating multiple packages and dependencies.
• Identify and assess project risks, conflicts, and delays, and update the Project Risk Register accordingly.
• Perform regular schedule reviews and variance analyses, identifying slippages and recommending corrective measures.
• Conduct What-if analyses to evaluate the time impact of variations, changes, and potential events.
• Prepare progress and monthly reports with detailed program analysis and mitigation recommendations.
• Evaluate Extension of Time (EoT) and disruption claims using Time Impact and Window Analysis methods.
• Coordinate with clients and contractors to resolve scheduling, planning, and progress reporting issues.
• Attend and contribute to key project meetings, providing programmatic input and documentation.
• Maintain detailed trackers and logs to monitor progress and key milestones across the design and construction stages.
• Ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping of all planning documents and reports.
• Issue delay notices and performance alerts as required to ensure contractor accountability.
• Supervise and mentor junior planning engineers, providing technical support and leadership guidance.

Skills Set

• Project planning and scheduling
• Primavera P6 and project controls
• EoT and delay analysis
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Progress monitoring and reporting
• Stakeholder coordination and communication

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to manage high-profile infrastructure projects in Ras Al Khaimah and across the UAE.
• Collaborative work culture with exposure to international project management practices.
• Competitive compensation package and career development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership focused on innovation and continuous improvement.