Construction Planning Engineer

Description

Summary: Seeking a Planning Engineer to develop, maintain, and update project schedules, monitor progress, and prepare reports for construction projects. Highlights: 1. Develop and maintain project schedules and execution plans 2. Monitor project progress and identify critical path activities 3. Prepare comprehensive progress reports for management and clients Key Responsibilities * Develop, maintain, and update detailed **project schedules** in coordination with project managers and site teams. * Prepare baseline programs, detailed work schedules, and project execution plans. * Monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify delays or potential schedule risks. * Collect progress information from site teams and update project schedules accordingly. * Prepare **daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports** for management and clients. * Analyze planned versus actual progress and recommend corrective actions where required. * Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, consultants, and other stakeholders. * Track project milestones, critical activities, resources, and deliverables. * Identify the **critical path** and monitor activities that may affect project completion. * Prepare recovery programs and revised schedules when projects experience delays. * Assist in preparing **Extension of Time (EOT)** claims and delay analysis documentation when required. * Monitor subcontractor schedules and ensure alignment with the overall project program. * Review project work sequences and coordinate activities with construction teams. * Prepare progress tracking reports, S\-curves, look\-ahead schedules, and other planning reports. * Maintain proper records of project progress, schedule updates, and planning documentation. * Attend project progress meetings and provide schedule\-related updates and recommendations. * Ensure project planning activities are aligned with contractual requirements and approved project schedules. Requirements * Bachelor's degree in **Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field**. * Minimum **3–7 years of experience** as a Planning Engineer in the construction industry. * **GCC experience is mandatory.** * Previous experience in Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, or Oman is preferred. * Strong experience with **Primavera P6** is required. * Good knowledge of **MS Project and Microsoft Excel** is an advantage. * Strong understanding of construction planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and project controls. * Experience with baseline schedules, resource loading, critical path analysis, and schedule updates. * Knowledge of delay analysis, recovery schedules, and EOT documentation is preferred. * Strong analytical, communication, reporting, and coordination skills. * Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines. * **Must be locally available in Bahrain.** * **Immediate joiner is preferred.** Work Location: In person