Senior Planning Engineer (Luxury Villas or Towers)
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Our Tier 1 Main Contracting client has a new requirement for a well experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join their team in Dubai to work on high profile large villa masterplan developments and/or high rise tower projects in the Emirates.Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Senior Planning Engineer on large scale civil construction projects in the UAE and have worked in the capacity of Senior Planning Engineer for a recognised main contracting company previously.
This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 3-6 Month Contract as an outsource employed by J10 Consulting.
There is an option to transfer to staff after 6 months to suit all parties
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and maintain detailed project schedules, including all phases of the project.
- Develop, implement and maintain resource and cost loaded plans and master schedules
- Monitor and track project progress and provide regular updates to the project team and management.
- Identify potential delays and propose mitigation plans to ensure project timelines are met.
- Coordinate with various departments and stakeholders to gather project information and requirements.
- Prepare and present progress reports, including S-curves, histograms, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Ensure all planning and scheduling activities comply with company policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor and verify project progress.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of extension of time (EOT) claims and other project documentation.
- Utilize project management software and tools to manage schedules and track project performance.
- Support the project team with planning and scheduling expertise to achieve project objectives.
Requirements:
Senior Planning Engineer Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Proven experience (typically 8-10+ years) in project planning and scheduling, preferably in large scale civil construction projects (Villas / High Rise Towers)
- Strong knowledge of project planning and scheduling techniques and tools.
- Proven experience in development, implementation and maintenance of resource and cost loaded plans and master schedules.
- Leading in the production of project reports - internal and external.
- Production of critical path review - identification of early project risk and mitigation proposals
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other planning software.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
Company Industry: Construction
About the Company
J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East.
We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait
J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.
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