[ref. e28755120] Ras al-Khaimah - Senior Engineer - Planning

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Company description

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Job description

Job summary

This position will be site based in charge of a package (project) responsible for providing planning and scheduling support and assistance to project managers and other project team members.

• Understanding work scope, quantity and familiar with logical sequencing of construction disciplines;
• Providing detailed review, analysis and monitoring of the procurement and construction programmes of the contractor, subcontractors and utilities;
• Working closely on a day to day basis with the planners of the contractor to monitor and/or amend the contractor's baseline programme of work;
• Providing progress reports, graphs and critical path analysis for the monthly and weekly progress reports to the project management consultant (PMC);
• Reporting to the senior resident engineer any risks, opportunities and any mitigation strategies to maintain the project completion date;
• Reviewing actual progress against the construction programme and prepare and report to the senior resident engineer accordingly;
• Attending site and convening workshops with the site supervision team as necessary to get snap-shots in time and keeping an update on actual progress on site;
• Conducting independent site visits to evaluate the contractor's site progress against his programme and reporting to the senior resident engineer accordingly;
• Providing support to the senior quantity surveyor in understanding the programme risks and opportunities of potential additional works and variation proposals;
• Maintaining records of monitoring of the programme to enable input and support to the senior resident engineer and senior quantity surveyor to evaluate any related contractor claims and variations as considered necessary; and,
• Providing assistance to the PMC during negotiations, arbitration, or any other forms of dispute resolution.

Qualifications

Minimum qualification

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management.

Experience

A minimum of 10+ years experience in roads construction or related works and experience in Primavera.

Additional information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

What makes AECOM a great place to work?

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions.

• both in your local community and on a global scale
• that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.

Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned.

• where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Company Industry: Engineering Services

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