Planning Incharge / Sr. Planning Engineer (Civil) - KSA

We are hiring an experienced Planning Incharge / Sr. Planning Engineer (Civil) forreputed Company in Saudi Arabia

Job Description

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare project baseline schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), resource-loaded schedules, and project milestones.
• Monitor project progress and identify schedule deviations, delays, and critical path activities.
• Analyze project performance and recommend corrective actions and recovery plans to meet project deadlines.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, S-curves, manpower histograms, and productivity reports.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Construction Teams, Consultants, and Clients to ensure accurate project planning and execution.
• Review contract requirements, project scope, and deliverables to establish realistic project schedules.
• Conduct critical path analysis and evaluate project risks impacting project timelines.
• Track manpower, equipment, and material resources against project schedules.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and monitor short-term and long-term project objectives.
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning updates, schedule forecasts, and project performance analysis.
• Support project management in budgeting, forecasting, and project control activities.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, company procedures, and project specifications.
• Maintain project records and planning documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with procurement and engineering departments to ensure timely availability of materials and drawings.

Preferred Skills

• Primavera P6 Certification.

• Experience in large-scale civil, infrastructure, industrial, or building construction projects.

• Knowledge of project control techniques, earned value management (EVM), and cost monitoring.

• Strong understanding of Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Royal Commission, or similar project requirements will be an advantage.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering + Primavera.

• Minimum 5–8 years of core planning experience in Saudi Arabia within construction and civil projects.

• Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6.

• Proven experience in project scheduling, planning, monitoring, and project controls.

• Knowledge of construction methodologies, project execution strategies, and resource management.

• Experience in preparing recovery schedules, baseline schedules, and project performance reports.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with EPC, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, or building construction projects is preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.