Planning & Scheduling Engineer

Job description

About the Role the employer is seeking a Planning & Scheduling Engineer to join their team in Al Jubail, Eastern Region. This full-time role focuses on project planning, scheduling, control, and progress monitoring, including cost control and contracts management for various projects. The position requires 5-10 years of experience in a relevant field. Key Responsibilities Analyze man-hour requirements and propose effective solutions for critical activities. Monitor baseline/target schedules, update progress using Primavera, and conduct productivity and progress shortfall analyses. Prepare weekly and special reports for management, involving work monitoring across various levels and departments, and critical path analysis. Plan projects and prepare detailed schedules using Primavera or Microsoft Project planning software. Track, update, and periodically reschedule activities on a weekly basis to reflect actual progress against target programs. Review work forecasts and plans for remaining activities, providing comments or proposals for amendments to original plans/schedules. Develop and administer construction team progress meetings, including weekly reviews with the construction team and sub-contractors to address delays or bottlenecks. Monitor the master/original schedule and ensure progress reports accurately reflect actual performance and productivity against approved plans for the Project Management team. Review all planning and scheduling documentation, ensuring regular updates for compliance by various functional/executing teams. Identify and review critical activities and sub-activities, assessing their impact on project schedules, analyzing critical paths, and providing schedule analysis. Prepare work procedures and method statements for sequential activities at project sites, referencing project specifications, and controlling document issuance. Workplace and Process Safety Ensure personal safety measures are always in place and actions do not jeopardize the safety of others. Adhere strictly to all IOWs, Safe Operating Procedures, and Safe Work Instructions to prevent WPS and PSM incidents. Comply with the the employer HSE Policy, 5 Safety Principles, and 8 Life Saving Rules. Cybersecurity Compliance Maintain the employer’s cybersecurity by implementing security best practices. Adhere strictly to all cybersecurity requirements when handling the employer’s assets and data. Comply with the employer’s information security policies. Experience Required Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in project planning, scheduling, and control. Application Process Interested candidates are invited to apply for this full-time position. Salary details will be disclosed during the recruitment process About this profession: A Planning and Scheduling Engineer is responsible for developing project work plans and timelines, monitoring progress, and updating schedules based on actual performance. They coordinate activities across teams to ensure tasks are completed on time and delays are minimized. • Develop project work plans and define execution timelines for large projects • Monitor actual progress and update schedules based on performance • Coordinate activities across teams to ensure timely execution • Identify deviations from the plan and recommend corrective actions • Prepare progress reports and submit them to project management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Solid understanding of scheduling methodologies (CPM, PERT)
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports