Planning Engineer – MEP

Educational Qualifications:

•       Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering from a recognized university.

•       Postgraduate diploma or certification in Project Planning and Control is an added advantage.

Registrations / Certifications:

•       Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent (preferred).

•       Training in Earned Value Management (EVM) or Cost Control is advantageous.

•       ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System awareness (preferable).

Experience:

•       5 to 10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling for large-scale construction and MEP projects such as commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure developments.

•       Minimum 3-4 years of GCC experience, preferably in the UAE.

•       Proven experience in planning, monitoring, and reporting of engineering, procurement, and construction activities in fast-track projects.

Computer Software Proficiency:

•       Expert in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for project scheduling and progress tracking.

•       Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

•       Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit MEP for understanding construction sequences (preferred).

•       Familiar with ERP systems and Power BI dashboards for project reporting and analytics.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•       Develop and maintain the overall project schedule using Primavera P6, ensuring logical sequencing of construction, procurement, and commissioning activities.

•       Establish the project baseline program in coordination with the Project Manager, Engineers, and Department Heads.

•       Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly progress and update schedules to reflect actual site performance and productivity.

•       Coordinate with site engineers, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and resources.

•       Analyze critical path activities and prepare recovery or mitigation programs in case of delays.

•       Review and integrate subcontractor schedules into the master program and monitor their performance.

•       Track and report engineering deliverables, procurement milestones, and construction progress.

•       Prepare progress S-curves, manpower histograms, and resource allocation charts for management review.

•       Generate weekly and monthly progress reports highlighting variances, slippages, and forecast completion dates.

•       Support the commercial team in evaluating extension of time (EOT) claims and delay impact analyses.

•       Coordinate with the cost control department to link cost data with the project schedule for earned value analysis.

•       Review tender documents and prepare preliminary project schedules, identifying key milestones and resource requirements.

•       Conduct site visits to verify progress, assess productivity, and collect data for schedule updates.

•       Participate in project meetings with clients and consultants, presenting schedule status and mitigation strategies.

•       Ensure planning and reporting activities comply with contractual requirements and project execution plans.

•       Assist in preparing handover schedules and final project documentation, including as-built programs.

•       Support implementation of project control procedures to ensure alignment with company policies and ISO standards.