Planning Engineer
Job Description
A leading construction company in the Kingdom of Bahrain is seeking a locally available, qualified, and experienced Planning Engineer to join its team. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain detailed construction project schedules using Primavera P6. • Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) based on project drawings, scope, and construction activities. • Develop baseline programs, target milestones, and project execution schedules. • Monitor actual progress against approved baseline schedules. • Collect and verify daily and weekly progress information from site teams. • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients. • Identify delays, slippages, critical activities, and potential schedule risks. • Analyze the critical path, float, and schedule performance. • Prepare recovery programs and recommend corrective actions for delayed activities. • Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, subcontractors, and other departments. • Track manpower, materials, equipment, and resources against project requirements. • Update schedules based on approved variations, changes, and actual site progress. • Prepare look-ahead schedules and short-term execution plans. • Assist with Extension of Time (EOT) claims and delay analysis when required. • Monitor project milestones and ensure activities are aligned with overall project objectives. • Attend progress meetings and provide planning and scheduling updates. • Maintain proper records of programs, progress updates, reports, and planning documentation. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. • Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in the construction industry. • Strong experience in building and civil construction projects. • Excellent knowledge of Primavera P6; MS Project knowledge is an advantage. • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, WBS, baseline schedules, and critical path methodology. • Experience in progress monitoring, delay analysis, recovery schedules, and reporting. • Ability to read and understand construction drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and project specifications. • Strong knowledge of construction activities and site execution processes. • Proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office. • GCC/Bahrain construction experience is highly preferred. • Strong analytical, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict project deadlines. • Must be currently located in Bahrain. • Must be available for immediate joining. • Candidates with cancelled/transferable visa or valid local status are preferred.
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree In Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Or A Related Field
- Experience
- 3 – 5 Years
- Visa Status
- Cancelled/Transferable Visa Or Valid Local Status Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Three to five years of experience as a Planning Engineer in the construction industry.
- Strong experience in building and civil construction projects.
- Excellent knowledge of Primavera P6; MS Project knowledge is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, Work Breakdown Structures, baseline schedules, and critical path methodology.
- Experience in progress monitoring, delay analysis, recovery schedules, and reporting.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and project specifications.
- Strong knowledge of construction activities and site execution processes.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office.
- GCC or Bahrain construction experience is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict project deadlines.
Restriction / Special Note
- Applicants must currently be located in Bahrain.
- Immediate joining is required.
- Candidates with a cancelled or transferable visa, or valid local status, are preferred.
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