Lead Planning Engineer

**Job Summary:** We are looking for an experienced **Lead Planning Engineer** to manage project planning, scheduling, and progress control across multiple projects. The role is responsible for **developing baseline schedules, monitoring progress, forecasting delays, and supporting project execution teams** to ensure timely completion. **Key Responsibilities:1. Project Planning & Baseline Development (Core)** * Develop detailed **baseline schedules using Primavera P6** * Prepare **WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)** aligned with project scope * Define project milestones, timelines, and critical activities * Coordinate with all departments (engineering, procurement, fabrication, site) for schedule inputs * Ensure baseline schedule approval from management/client **2. Schedule Monitoring & Control** * Track project progress against baseline * Update schedules on **weekly/monthly basis** * Identify delays, slippages, and critical path impacts * Prepare **lookahead schedules (2-week / 4-week)** * Recommend corrective actions and recovery plans **3. Progress Measurement & Reporting** * Collect progress data from site, fabrication, and procurement teams * Validate physical progress vs planned progress * Prepare: * Daily / Weekly / Monthly progress reports * S-curve analysis * KPI dashboards * Present reports to management and client **4. Delay Analysis & Claims Support** * Perform **delay analysis (EOT, disruption analysis)** * Identify causes of delay and maintain delay logs * Support commercial/QS team with: * Extension of Time (EOT) claims * Variation impact analysis * Prepare supporting documents for claims submission **5. Resource Planning & Optimization** * Plan manpower, equipment, and material requirements * Ensure optimal utilization of project resources * Coordinate with procurement for **material delivery schedules** * Align fabrication and site execution schedules **6. Coordination with Departments** * Work closely with: * Project Managers * Site Engineers * Production/Fabrication Team * Procurement Department * Ensure smooth workflow between design, fabrication, and erection **7. Risk Management** * Identify potential project risks and delays * Develop mitigation strategies * Monitor high-risk activities and propose contingency plans **8. Documentation & Compliance** * Maintain planning records: * Baseline schedule * Updates and revisions * Delay logs * Ensure compliance with project specifications and contractual requirements **9. Team Leadership** * Lead and guide junior planning engineers * Review schedules and reports prepared by team * Ensure standardization of planning procedures across projects **Requirements:** * Bachelor’s Degree in **Civil / Mechanical Engineering** * Minimum **8–15 years of experience** in planning & scheduling * Strong experience in: * Steel Structure / PEB / Fabrication / Construction projects * GCC / UAE projects (preferred) **Technical Skills:** * Expert in **Primavera P6 (Mandatory)** * Strong knowledge of: * Critical Path Method (CPM) * Resource Loading & Leveling * Earned Value Management (EVM) * Proficient in: * MS Excel (Advanced) * MS Project (optional) **Soft Skills:** * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication & reporting ability * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines * Leadership and team management skills **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):** * Accuracy of project schedules and forecasts * Timely submission of planning reports * Reduction in project delays * Effective recovery plans implementation * Coordination efficiency across departments Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person