Planning Engineer
Baraka Development
Description
Job Summary:
The Planning Engineer is responsible for managing the project programme, Primavera schedule, progress measurement, recovery plans, weekly reports, and delay tracking for Project C34 – The Bay Residence . Operating under the framework detailed in the "C34 Project Team Organization Structure.docx" execution model, the role involves identifying critical path risks early, ensuring seamless integration with procurement, and delivering accurate progress dashboards to project leadership and consultants.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Programme & Schedule Management
- Prepare and dynamically update the Primavera P6 baseline programme.
- Develop 4-week and 8-week lookahead schedules to optimize daily site execution.
- Integrate procurement tracking for long-lead items directly into the master project schedule.
2. Progress Tracking & Reporting
- Track actual progress against planned benchmarks, compiling weekly dashboards and S-curves.
- Prepare and submit clear, comprehensive progress reports for company management and the consultant.
- Maintain highly accurate records and data to back up all project reporting.
3. Risk Mitigation & Recovery Plans
- Proactively identify delays and critical path risks, issuing early-warning notices to the project team.
- Devise and implement effective recovery and acceleration programmes when progress falls behind schedule.
- Maintain detailed, evidentiary delay records and support documentation.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience: 5–8 years of construction planning experience is required.
- Project Track Record: Proven experience working on high-rise building projects is mandatory.
- Technical Skills: Exceptional, expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 .
- Reporting Capability: Strong data analytics, dashboard visualization, and S-curve preparation skills.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, strong organization, and the ability to work under fast-track project pressure.
- Location Asset: UAE experience is preferred; familiarity with Abu Dhabi/Yas Island project dynamics is a distinct advantage.
How to Apply
If you meet the "must-have" criteria for this fast-track project, please send your CV and portfolio/sample dashboards to hr@barakadevelopment.ae with the subject line "Application: Planning Engineer – Project C34" .
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