Senior Planning Engineer - Civil

Company Description

With over 25 years of excellence in the construction industry, Al Turath Al Aseel Contracting LLC has been a trusted name in delivering quality and reliability across the UAE. We specialize in a wide range of building construction projects, from high-rise towers and luxury villas to residential complexes and more...

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai for a Senior Planning Engineer - Civil. The role involves overseeing project planning and control to ensure timely execution and delivery. Responsibilities include preparing production schedules, evaluating project progress, coordinating with teams, and implementing solutions for any delays. The Senior Planning Engineer will also analyze data and ensure compliance with project specifications and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed baseline project schedules using Primavera P6
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to collect schedule data.
• Monitor and update project progress regularly and identify potential delays.
• Perform critical path analysis (CPA) and suggest recovery actions when necessary.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Analyze time impact and assist in preparing extension of time (EOT) claims.
• Support resource and cost loading in project schedules.
• Review subcontractors’ schedules and ensure alignment with the master plan.
• Track project milestones and ensure adherence to contractual timelines.
• Provide project forecasting and “what-if” scenarios for management decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company planning and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5–10 years of planning experience in construction projects (High Rise, Residential).

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Knowledge of EOT claims, delay analysis, and earned value management (EVM).
• Understanding of project management principles and construction methodologies.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of project schedules and forecasts.
• Timeliness and quality of progress reports.
• Schedule variance and adherence to project milestones.
• Effectiveness of delay mitigation and recovery planning.

Job Type: Full-time