Planner; Forensic Analysis Job Sharjah area,UAE/Dubai,Engineering

Position: PLANNER (FORENSIC ANALYSIS)

JOB OVERVIEW

The Planner (Forensic Analysis) blends project planning expertise with the ability to investigate delays, disruptions, and performance issues using forensic techniques.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze project schedules and delay events to determine root causes and quantify impacts.

Conduct forensic delay analysis using methods such as Time Impact Analysis (YIS), As-Planned vs As-Built, Window Time Slice Analysis and Hybrid (Windows Time Impact Analysis).

Prepare claims documentation, including delay narratives, impact assessments, and supporting evidence through contemporaneous records.

Review contractor schedules for logic, accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.

Maintain detailed documentation to support findings in potential arbitration or litigation.

Provide insights on schedule performance, slippage and mitigation strategies.

Identify excusable, compensable, concurrent, and non-excusable delays.

Perform what-if simulations for time impact as part of EIAR or variation process.

Prepare notice of delays to the Contractor.

Carry out other functions and responsibilities as may reasonably be assigned by the Planning Manager/Resident Engineer/Project Director in support of project objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
Minimum 12 years of total experience in planning, scheduling, or project controls.
Minimum 5 years of specialized experience in Forensic delay analysis, claims preparation, dispute resolution support.
Airport, infrastructure, aviation, or large construction project experience preferred.
Proficient in MS Office, Aconex, Primavera P6 and contract management systems.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Strong claims writing & narrative development
Strong understanding of CPM logic and schedule integrity
Forensic delay analysis techniques.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple contractual matters.
Strong attention to detail and record management.
Practical understanding of construction project delivery and commercial exposure.
Knowledge of FIDIC contracts and entitlement principles.

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