Project Controls & Planning Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls & Planning Engineer to develop, monitor, and control project schedules while ensuring timely execution of structural steel and industrial construction projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, reporting, and project controls using Primavera P6.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare project baselines, work breakdown structures (WBS), and project execution plans.
• Monitor fabrication, procurement, delivery, and site erection progress.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Track project milestones and identify schedule deviations.
• Perform delay analysis and recommend recovery plans.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Procurement, Production, and QA/QC teams.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, and material utilization.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules (2-week, 4-week, and monthly).
• Generate S-Curves, Histograms, Cash Flow, and Progress Dashboards.
• Review subcontractor schedules and monitor performance.
• Assist in Extension of Time (EOT) claims and delay documentation.
• Analyze project risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and contractual requirements.
• Prepare client presentations and progress updates.
• Support tender planning and project scheduling during the bidding stage.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and planning records.

Required Skills

• Primavera P6 (Mandatory)
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Project Scheduling
• Project Controls
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Delay Analysis
• Progress Monitoring
• Cost Control
• Resource Planning
• S-Curve Preparation
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• WBS Development
• Baseline Schedule Preparation
• KPI Reporting
• Risk Analysis
• Time Impact Analysis
• Dashboard Reporting
• Planning & Scheduling

Preferred Experience

• 4–8 years of experience in Planning and Project Controls.
• Experience in Structural Steel, PEB, Industrial Buildings, Warehouses, Oil & Gas, or EPC Projects.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication and erection planning.
• Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with UAE construction standards and project execution practices.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience with structural steel fabrication and erection projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice periods are preferred.

Work Location: In person