Who We Are:
Al Marwan Group is a holding company established in 1978. Over the years, we have built a strong and diversified portfolio in Real Estate Development & Management, Hospitality, General Contracting, and Heavy Machinery trading, providing innovative solutions for the Construction, Mining, Oil, and Gas industries.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Planning Engineer to join our infrastructure division in RAK. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling various infrastructure and road projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution in compliance with project requirements and UAE regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Scheduling:
- Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, including baseline and critical path analysis.
- Utilize Primavera P6 and MS Project to create, maintain, and monitor project timelines.
- Ensure proper integration of all project packages, managing interdependencies effectively.
- Analyze schedules to identify potential delays and provide mitigation plans.
Progress Monitoring & Reporting:
- Monitor actual progress against the baseline schedule and report deviations.
- Prepare detailed progress and status reports, including variance analysis and forecast adjustments.
- Support project teams in ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
Risk Management:
- Conduct risk assessments and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Identify potential delays, disruptions, or issues, and recommend corrective actions.
- Perform what-if scenarios to evaluate the impact of changes on project timelines.
Coordination & Communication:
- Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and internal departments.
- Ensure proper coordination for resource allocation and effective project execution.
- Attend meetings and provide planning insights, updates, and recommendations.
- Liaise with clients and third-party stakeholders when required.
Cost Control:
- Coordinate with quantity surveyors to track and control project costs.
- Assist in cost forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Contract Management:
- Review and submit baseline schedules for Engineer's approval.
- Handle claims analysis, including Extension of Time (EoT) and disruption evaluation.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of project planning experience, ideally in roads and infrastructure projects within the UAE.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential.
- Familiarity with UAE construction standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred.
- Strong analytical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
