Planning Engineer; Project Control

Responsibilities

• Maintain the scope of work, procedures, and schedules to achieve project objectives aligned with client needs and KCC capabilities.
• Control, monitor, and review project progress with all concerned departments at head office and on-site, ensuring all activities related to project planning are completed on time, adhering to the Report Frequency List.
• Assess the contractor’s project program to ensure it is acceptable in terms of resources, cost loading, and update it regularly.
• Compare project progress against the master schedule and the contractor’s construction program, analyze delays or advancements, and report findings to the project team.
• Raise early warnings of potential risks to project delivery, identify solutions, and collaborate with the project team to mitigate time, disruption, or cost impacts, expediting work to finish on time.
• Evaluate, with the Engineer, the contractor’s monthly progress report and payment applications, arranging necessary adjustments.
• Monitor on-site construction progress and assist the project team in preparing recovery action plans to address delays and keep the project on track.

• Native Arabic speaker and fluent English.
• Own a car and hold a valid driving license.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil Engineering or related).
• +5 years of experience in technical office concerns and planning techniques.
• Extensive familiarity with technical planning scope of works and planning engineering methodologies, including equipment, materials, consumables, tools, and manpower allocations for building projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 (or advanced version), SPS, Micro‑Tab, and other related planning software.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and other basic engineering field requirements.