A leading engineering and project-focused organization is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join its team in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, and performance reporting across EPC projects.
The role requires strong knowledge of Primavera P6, project scheduling, critical path analysis, earned value management, and cost control. The Senior Planning Engineer will work closely with engineering, project management, construction, and project control teams to monitor project performance, identify potential delays, and recommend corrective actions to ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines and budgets.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Planning and Scheduling
Develop and maintain fully integrated Level 3 EPC baseline schedules using Primavera P6.
Prepare Level 2 project schedules to support proposals and project planning activities.
Update and maintain Level 3 project master schedules on a monthly basis.
Conduct critical path analysis and recommend suitable actions to minimize project delays.
Prepare project progress curves, productivity reports, and earned value management reports.
Organize and participate in project planning reviews, planning meetings, and Last Planner Meetings.
Develop recovery schedules, revised baselines, and delay analysis reports when required.
Attend Lead Engineer meetings and coordinate planning activities with project teams.
Identify potential schedule delays in advance and communicate them to the Project Control Manager and Project Manager.
2. Project Cost Control
Support project teams in developing action plans to prevent or minimize cost and schedule overruns.
Monitor project budgets and highlight potential cost impacts to the Project Control Manager.
Update project budget information in SAP.
Review target budgets in coordination with engineering, project management, and construction teams.
Support effective cost monitoring and project financial performance reporting.
3. Contract and Project Deliverables
Support the project change control process by maintaining required forms, logs, and tracking systems.
Assist in developing and maintaining project risk registers.
Monitor project deliverables and support invoicing activities.
Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely completion of contractual and project requirements.
4. Resource Planning and Coordination
Coordinate daily with project teams and relevant departments to assess work progress and schedule changes.
Evaluate the impact of ongoing activities on project timelines and resource requirements.
Estimate manpower and other resources based on site productivity and project execution requirements.
Support resource planning to improve project efficiency and productivity.
5. Project Reporting and Performance Monitoring
Prepare monthly project progress reports, schedule forecasts, and project status updates.
Monitor actual and forecast progress curves and prepare staffing histograms.
Collect project information and prepare monthly status reports for Project Managers.
Issue formal project reports in coordination with project teams.
Prepare additional progress reports to support effective EPC project controls.
Provide accurate statistical information and performance data for management reviews.
Highlight project deviations and recommend corrective actions to maintain delivery targets.
Job Requirements
Academic Qualification
– Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
Work Experience
4 to 6 years of relevant experience in project planning, scheduling, or project controls.
Experience in EPC project planning and progress monitoring is an advantage.
Technical and Functional Skills
Strong knowledge of project planning and scheduling.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 for project schedule development and monitoring.
Understanding of critical path analysis and project delay analysis.
Knowledge of project cost control and budget monitoring.
Experience in progress measurement, earned value reporting, and project performance analysis.
Ability to prepare project status reports, progress curves, and resource histograms.
Knowledge of SAP budget updates is beneficial.
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and coordination skills.
Ability to identify project risks and schedule deviations.
Good understanding of quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Ability to manage priorities and meet project deadlines.
Commitment to continuous improvement and compliance with company procedures.
Job Location
Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Position
Senior Planning Engineer
Experience Required
4–6 Years
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a Relevant Field