Planning Scheduler

About the Role

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Planning Scheduler to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules to ensure efficient project execution and timely completion. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in a similar capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare baseline schedules, recovery schedules, look-ahead schedules, and revised project programs.
• Monitor actual progress against the approved baseline and identify schedule deviations.
• Collect progress updates from engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractor teams.
• Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis and identify critical and near-critical activities.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and key contractual dates.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports.
• Analyze schedule performance and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare 2-week / 3-week / 4-week look-ahead schedules as required.
• Monitor planned vs. actual progress and prepare S-Curves, manpower histograms, progress curves, and productivity reports.
• Update resource loading, activity progress, remaining durations, and forecast dates.
• Coordinate with project teams to identify delays, constraints, and potential schedule risks.
• Support preparation of EOT (Extension of Time) and delay analysis documentation.
• Assist in developing recovery and mitigation plans for delayed activities.
• Review subcontractor schedules and monitor their performance against approved programs.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure schedule data is accurate and up to date.
• Participate in progress meetings and provide scheduling updates to project management and clients.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to perform critical path analysis and develop various types of project schedules.
• Experience in preparing comprehensive progress reports and performance analyses.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a full-time basis. The Planning Scheduler will work closely with various project teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractors, to ensure integrated and effective schedule management.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply for this position. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.