Planning Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate and comment on project baseline schedules to ensure they accurately represent the project's scope, constraints, and timelines.

Verify that the baseline schedule aligns with the projects contractual requirements and objectives.

Recommend adjustments or updates to the baseline as necessary based on changes in project scope or conditions.

Attend weekly project meetings to provide updates on the scheduling status and any potential issues.

Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to coordinate project activities and address scheduling conflicts.

Analyze monthly progress reports to assess project performance against the baseline schedule.

Assess Extension of Time (EOT) claims submitted by contractors for their validity and impact on the project schedule.

Verify the basis of the claims, including the justification for delays and the proposed extension period.

Provide recommendations for EOT claims, including approval or negotiation of revised timelines.

Update schedules regularly to reflect changes in project scope, progress, or external factors.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure scheduling needs are met and align with project goals.

Address scheduling issues and conflicts that arise, providing solutions and adjustments as needed.

Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation related to scheduling, including schedules, progress reports, and delay analyses.

Identify scheduling risks and potential impacts on project timelines.

Develop and implement risk mitigation plans to address scheduling risks and uncertainties.

• Qualifications: *

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

A minimum of 5 years of recent experience as a Planning Engineer with construction consultants, specifically on projects in UAE.

Proven expertise in project planning and scheduling using tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Strong understanding of local regulations, standards, and best practices in UAE construction sectors.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time