Jr. Planning Engineer

Group AMANA is in constant forward motion. Over decades of growth, we have adopted intelligent solutions that improve the way we build, making AMANA a regional leader in the industry today.

We have gone beyond conventional construction by championing intelligent solutions that improve the way we build. We are the region’s trusted design-build company, specializing in industrial construction for over three decades. Our reputation is built on our ability to provide turnkey solutions for fast-track projects repeatedly.

We are a human-centric organization promoting learning and development opportunities for all employees to thrive in dynamic markets. By investing in our people’s continued growth and learning, we challenge and change how we build together – people and business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and encourage talented individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Jr. Planning Engineer to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will support the planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of design and build projects across the industrial, commercial, and data center sectors.

The role requires strong technical planning capabilities, hands‑on experience with Primavera P6, and a solid understanding of project controls, construction sequencing, contractual requirements, and delay analysis. The Planning Engineer will work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, construction, cost control, quantity surveying, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure effective project delivery.

• Review contract and tender documents to understand scheduling requirements, key milestones, reporting obligations, and contractual notices.
• Prepare and maintain tender, baseline, look‑ahead, micro, and recovery schedules using Primavera P6.
• Ensure project schedules are accurate, logically sequenced, resource loaded and aligned with the approved construction methodology and project requirements.
• Monitor actual progress through site visits, daily construction reports, timesheets, completed quantities, and regular coordination with site teams.
• Update schedules to reflect actual progress, revisions, variations, acceleration measures, delays, and recovery plans.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, resource histograms, cash in and cash out curves, and schedule presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor productivity, planned versus actual performance, critical activities, and project milestones, highlighting any schedule variances or areas of concern.
• Identify potential delays and project risks, communicate their impact to the Project Manager, and recommend appropriate mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Conduct delay analysis and support the Contracts team in preparing Extension of Time claims, including impacted schedules, narratives, methodologies, and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Cost Control, Quantity Surveying, and Contracts teams to ensure effective project planning and time management.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain progress updates and ensure their activities remain aligned with the overall project schedule.
• Participate in site progress and coordination meetings, follow up on planning actions, and provide clear schedule updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate planning records, reports, productivity data, and schedule updates within the approved project filing system.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (BSc is…