Job description

Prepare detailed project master schedules (baseline, detailed look-ahead plans).

Develop time-scaled work sequences and identify critical path activities.

Update schedules regularly to reflect progress, changes, and delays.

Track project progress and measure actual performance against plans.

Prepare weekly and monthly planning reports (Gantt charts, progress curves, variance analysis).

Report schedule status to Project Manager, HOD, and key stakeholders.

Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Contracts, Procurement, and Project Controls teams

Ensure effective communication of planning requirements and constraints.

Facilitate planning meetings, workshops, and progress reviews.

Identify potential schedule risks and bottlenecks.

Perform what-if analysis, delay impact assessments, and mitigation planning.

Provide recovery strategies and recommend corrective actions.

Maintain planning records, logs, baseline revisions, and change requests.

Manage project milestones, progress measurement methods, and KPI dashboards.

Support claims preparation with substantiated schedule data when required.

Assist in manpower, equipment, and material planning to support schedule requirements.

Liaise with procurement and logistics to align delivery with project timelines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Construction, or Project Management preferred).

Experience

8+ years of planning experience in construction (industrial, infrastructure, buildings, oil & gas, utilities).

Experience with large civil/MEP/structural works highly regarded.

Technical Skills

Proficient in planning tools: Primavera P6, MS Project (Primavera preferred).

Strong skills in MS Excel, data analysis, and reporting.

Knowledge of progress measurement methods and forecasting techniques.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.

Good communication (English required; Arabic is a plus).

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Collaborative mindset with attention to detail.

Please submit your CV via email with ANSWERS; otherwise, your application will not be considered.

1. What is your nationality, gender, age, marital status, and where do you currently reside?

2. Do you possess a transferable Iqama? If so, what is the Iqama trade and its expiry date?

3. What was your most recent job title, current or previous salary, along with any additional benefits?

4. What are your reasons for leaving your current employment, or why did you leave your previous position?

5. Are you aware that the salary we are offering ranges from 7,000 to 10,000 SAR? Do you agree to join us within this salary range?

6. What are your salary expectations?

7. If selected for this position, when would you be available to join our team?

8. Do you hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering?

9. Do you have work experience as a Planning Engineer in a contracting company?

10. Do you have more than five years of experience in the Gulf region as a Planning Engineer?