Senior Planning Engineer

Job Title: Senior Planning Engineer

Company: Desert Man Transporting and Contracting LLC (DMTC)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Planning Engineer with expertise in civil construction and infrastructure projects including roads, pipelines, utilities, and earthworks. The candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling project timelines in compliance with client requirements, including ADNOC standards.

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Create baseline programs, recovery plans, and revised schedules.
• Monitor project progress, identify delays, and propose mitigation measures.
• Perform critical path analysis (CPA) and risk assessments.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications (e.g., ADNOC).
• Support tender planning, manpower histograms, and resource allocation.
• Review subcontractor schedules and ensure alignment with master program.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in planning for civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in road construction, pipeline and utility projects, earthworks, and excavation.
• UAE/GCC experience is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project/Excel reporting tools.

• ADNOC approval certification (mandatory or previously approved).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) – preferred.
• Primavera P6 Certification – preferred.
• OSHA, NEBOSH, IOSH safety certifications – advantage.
• UAE Driving License – preferred.