Planning Engineer (Road & Infra)

Who We Are

Al Marwan Group is a holding company established in 1978, Al Marwan Group has grown a strong diversified portfolio in Real Estate Development & Management, Hospitality, General Contracting and Heavy Machinery trading of brand new and used equipment for the Construction, Mining, Oil, and Gas industries.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Planning Engineer (Road & Infra) to join our infrastructure division in Sharjah. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling various infrastructure and road projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution in compliance with project requirements and UAE regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, including baseline and critical path analysis.
• Utilize Primavera P6 and MS Project to create, maintain, and monitor project timelines.
• Ensure proper integration of all project packages, managing interdependencies effectively.
• Analyze schedules to identify potential delays and provide mitigation plans.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor actual progress against the baseline schedule and report deviations.
• Prepare detailed progress and status reports, including variance analysis and forecast adjustments.
• Support project teams in ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.

Risk Management:

• Conduct risk assessments and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Identify potential delays, disruptions, or issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform “what-if” scenarios to evaluate the impact of changes on project timelines.

Coordination & Communication:

• Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Ensure proper coordination for resource allocation and effective project execution.
• Attend meetings and provide planning insights, updates, and recommendations.
• Liaise with clients and third-party stakeholders when required.

Cost Control:

• Coordinate with quantity surveyors to track and control project costs.
• Assist in cost forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Contract Management:

• Review and submit baseline schedules for Engineer's approval.
• Handle claims analysis, including Extension of Time (EoT) and disruption evaluation.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of project planning experience, ideally in roads and infrastructure projects within the UAE.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential.
• Familiarity with UAE construction standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.