Senior Planning Engineer

AECOM
Saudi Arabia
SAR 150,000 - 200,000
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Planning Engineer located in Sharma. The Senior Planning Manager will oversee and manage the day-to-day planning activities of complex projects. Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating with project teams
  • Developing strategic plans
  • Monitoring project progress
  • Conducting risk assessments
  • Ensuring compliance with project schedules and budgets
  • Providing guidance and support to junior planners
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to optimize project delivery

Additionally:

  • Knowledge of planning and scheduling concepts and principles, including effects on financial performance
  • Familiarity with data sources and basic schedule development
  • Ability to support schedule analysis, identify and investigate schedule variances
  • Experience in collecting and updating data and producing scheduling reports
  • Assisting in the development and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and implementing applicable coding
  • Supporting schedule progress measurement and gathering data for updates
  • Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, and contracting methods
  • Understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling concepts and principles for basic engineering, procurement, and construction logic
  • Knowledge of scope control, change management, and earned value methodology
  • Experience in supporting monthly report preparation
  • Participation in planning and scheduling meetings to address issues
  • Exposure to basic scheduling and cost baseline fundamentals, concepts, and principles

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, and coordination
  • Proficiency in using project management software, particularly Primavera P6 and Power BI
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
  • Experience in the infrastructure or construction industry
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

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