Project Planning Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Planning Engineer in the construction sector to join our construction team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules; tracking construction progress; coordinating with site teams; and ensuring that projects proceed according to approved plans and timelines. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, baseline programmes, and construction work plans; preparing the work breakdown structure, activity sequencing, durations, milestones, and project timelines; monitoring actual project progress against planned progress and identifying delays or schedule deviations; coordinating with Project Managers, Site Engineers, MEP teams, subcontractors, procurement, and other departments; preparing daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports and schedule updates; tracking manpower, materials, procurement activities, deliveries, and subcontractor progress that may affect project schedules; monitoring critical-path activities, project milestones, and key deliverables; analysing delays and assisting in the preparation of recovery and mitigation plans; maintaining accurate planning records and project documentation; assisting with progress presentations and management reports; supporting Extension of Time, delay analysis, and claims-related documentation when required; and monitoring project performance while providing management with timely updates on progress, delays, and potential risks.
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree In Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Or A Related Field.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Planning Engineer or Project Planning Engineer in the construction industry.
- Experience with building construction projects such as villas, residential buildings, high-rise buildings, or large-scale projects is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, and project monitoring.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and construction progress reporting.
- Knowledge of construction drawings, project specifications, work sequences, and site activities.
- Knowledge of the Critical Path Method, critical-path activities, resource planning, and progress measurement.
- Strong analytical, coordination, reporting, and communication skills.
- Experience in Bahrain is preferred.
Restriction / Special Note
- Must be locally available in Bahrain.
- Immediate joiners are preferred.
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