Senior Planning Engineer

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Prepare baseline programs, progress updates, and recovery schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align schedules with project objectives.
• Monitor project progress and identify delays, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports including S-curves, histograms, and earned value analysis (EVA).
• Update and track actual progress against baseline using critical path method (CPM).
• Prepare and maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for all deliverables and activities.
• Forecast manpower, equipment, and material requirements in line with project timelines.
• Analyze deviations, delays, and productivity losses and suggest corrective actions.
• Coordinate with procurement and engineering teams to align deliverables with site execution.
• Support the preparation of extension of time (EOT) claims and delay analysis reports.
• Generate look-ahead schedules (1-week, 2-week, monthly) for construction teams.
• Ensure planning activities comply with contract requirements and client specifications.
• Liaise with clients and consultants during project meetings to present progress status.
• Maintain tracking logs for procurement, submittals, RFIs, and drawing approvals.
• Integrate subcontractor programs into the master project schedule.
• Assist cost control teams in linking time with cost data for accurate cash flow forecasting.
• Conduct risk assessments and schedule impact evaluations.
• Support project closeout by preparing final project reports and schedule summaries.
• Train and mentor junior planning engineers on scheduling tools and reporting techniques.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Certification in Planning Tools such as Primavera P6
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from PMI
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Excel.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in project planning, with at least 6 years in the Gulf region.
• Experience in handling large-scale infrastructure, building, or oil & gas projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills.
• Ability to prepare and defend EOT claims, delay analysis, and time impact assessments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR10,000.00 - QAR15,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• work: 10 years (Required)

Location:

• Doha (Required)

Work Location: In person