Engineer - Planning

Job Description

At AECOM, we are delivering a better world by partnering with clients to solve complex infrastructure challenges and build legacies for future generations.

We are seeking an Associate level scheduling professional on a contract basis to maintain detailed project schedules, analyze risks, coordinate resources, and support project managers and stakeholders in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

• Develop, review, and maintain detailed project schedules (baseline, recovery, and revised programs) using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software.
• Prepare master schedules, look‑ahead programs, and weekly/monthly progress reports in coordination with project teams.
• Monitor project progress against the approved baseline and identify delays, risks, and critical path impacts.
• Perform schedule risk analysis, delay analysis, and time impact analysis (TIA) in accordance with contract requirements.
• Coordinate with construction, procurement, design, and commercial teams to ensure alignment between schedule, resources, and deliverables.
• Review contractors’ planning submissions, method statements, and manpower histograms for compliance with contract specifications.
• Support the Project Manager/Resident Engineer by providing planning inputs for decision‑making and corrective actions.
• Prepare and evaluate EOT (Extension of Time) claims, substantiating delays with proper planning narratives and evidence.
• Track procurement, long‑lead items, approvals, and permits to ensure schedule compliance.
• Develop recovery and mitigation plans to bring delayed activities back on track.
• Conduct weekly and monthly planning meetings with stakeholders and issue meeting minutes related to schedule actions.
• Ensure integration of cost, cash‑flow, and resource‑loaded schedules where required.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure planning records comply with project controls and QA/QC procedures.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior planning engineers and site planners.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and authorities on all schedule‑related matters.
• Support project close‑out by preparing as‑built programs and final planning reports.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Role Level: Associate
• Work Type:
  Contract
• Country:
  United Arab Emirates
• City:
  Dubai
• Company Website:
• Job Function:
  Engineering
• Industry: Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting