Planning Engineer

Company Description

John R Harris & Partners is an award-winning practice based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, designing projects across UAE and the MENA Region. With a history of developing significant buildings in the region, we emphasize creative collaboration with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team in United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and updating project schedules for a high-rise residential tower currently under construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar planning tools.
• Collaborate with Resident Engineers, Project Managers, Engineers and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying potential delays and proposing appropriate solutions.
• Prepare and analyze detailed project schedules, including critical path activities and resource allocation.
• Prepare and analyze cash flows, labor histograms with resource levelling.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide status reports to senior management and clients.
• Evaluate and analyze reported progress, identifying areas of concern impacting project completion.
• Review resource deployment and recommend enhancements to meet completion schedules.
• Prepare internal weekly and monthly project status reports and presentations.
• Evaluate variation requests and claims for schedule extensions, providing recommendations to management.
• Develop and maintain risk analysis and mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to align their schedules with the overall project timeline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering/architecture/construction management.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in construction project planning and scheduling with experience in high-rise towers.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and industry best practice.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skill.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Requirements

• Proven experience in the UAE construction industry.
• In-depth understanding of local regulations and standards in UAE.
• Experience with large-scale projects such as high-rise buildings, hospitality and mixed-use buildings.
• Ability to prepare cash flow projections, key performance indicator charts, and manpower histograms.

Preferred Skills

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or CPP (Certified Planning Professional) certification.
• Experience with cost control and budget management.
• Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modelling) is a plus.