Planning Engineer (Construction)

The Role

Department: Planning & Project Controls Industry: Construction (Buildings / Infrastructure / Civil Works) Job Summary The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure the timely completion of construction projects. The role invol...

The Role
Department: Planning & Project Controls Industry: Construction (Buildings / Infrastructure / Civil Works) Job Summary The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure the timely completion of construction projects. The role involves project planning, progress monitoring, delay analysis, resource planning, and coordination with project teams to achieve project objectives in accordance with contractual requirements. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project. • Develop baseline schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), project milestones, and recovery plans. • Monitor project progress and compare actual performance against the approved baseline schedule. • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, S-curves, dashboards, and executive summaries. • Identify schedule delays, analyze their impact, and recommend corrective actions. • Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure project activities are executed as planned. • Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contracts to develop realistic project schedules. • Prepare look-ahead schedules (2-week, 4-week, and monthly plans). • Conduct critical path analysis and monitor project float. • Assist in resource planning, including manpower, equipment, and material requirements. • Support claims preparation related to Extension of Time (EOT), delay analysis, and productivity assessments. • Monitor procurement and material delivery schedules to ensure timely project execution. • Participate in project meetings and provide planning updates to management and clients. • Maintain project planning records and ensure compliance with company procedures and contractual obligations. • Coordinate with the commercial and project control teams for cost and schedule integration. Reporting To • Project Manager • Planning Manager • Project Controls Manager

Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. - Proven experience of 5+ years as a Planning Engineer within the construction industry, preferably in the UAE or the wider Middle East region. - Proficiency with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks under tight deadlines. - Familiarity with construction contracts, procurement processes, and quality standards. - Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

About the company
ABOUT (CRC) Construction and Reconstruction Engineering Co. (CRC) a Class A certified General Contractor in UAE is a part of DORRA Group who have consistently operated in the field of Engineering & Construction for more than 60 years in the Middle East and North Africa region. CRC is committed to Quality, professionalism and the success growth of the company is attributed to the solid principles of honesty and integrity instilled in all its endeavors. ABOUT (DORRA GROUP) Dorra is one of Egypts largest private sector groups, founded in 1943 as a construction company by the late Eng. Mohamed Hassan Dorra. After been nationalized by Gamal Abdel Nasser, Dorra group was re-established and through then insightful vision of Egypts future, Dorra Group today has navigated its way to sustainability and success. Flourishing locally into a market leader within many fields, Dorra Group is currently leading in; construction, real estate development and investment of both residential and commercial developments, and is off equal standing in the international markets of the Gulf and MENA regions.