Planning Scheduler Engineer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants is seeking an experienced Planning Scheduler Engineer to join their team in Makkah. This full-time position requires a professional with over 10 years of experience in project controls and scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project controls and document control staff to ensure efficient project control delivery.
• Develop and prepare the Project Controls plan for assigned projects.
• Oversee and review consultant planning and scheduling activities, including staff plans, manpower histograms, and progress measurement.
• Ensure effective execution of Project Controls programs in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Review contract drafts for adequate cost and scope definition, and coordinate data for negotiations.
• Apply appropriate planning and scheduling techniques as per the approved Project Controls/Execution Plan.
• Ensure Project Controls Systems provide effective control tools for supervisory staff.
• Lead the process of capital budget determination and scope of work definition.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning software and techniques, and ensure staff skills are current.
• Inform management of potential schedule threats and propose remedial actions.
• Prepare internal and client weekly and monthly project status reports.
• Review Engineering Consultants’ schedules and programs.
• Develop staffing plans to ensure resource availability for project execution.
• Prepare, coordinate, and direct Project Controls presentations to client management.
• Direct project control activities, developing and executing policies for cost and schedule control.
• Appraise subordinate performance and identify training needs.
• Establish and promote positive working relationships with the team, project staff, and the client.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of overall experience in a related field.
• Registered engineer with the Saudi Council of Engineers.
• Preferred: Certified Project Management Professional (PMP or Prince 2).

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency in planning and scheduling software, including Primavera and MS Project.
• Advanced knowledge of project management software, preferably including Microsoft Project, Primavera, MS Office, and Power BI.
• Ability to analyze project performance, prepare reports on risks and issues, and recommend solutions.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Quality Control procedures.

Essential Competencies

• Systematic thinking, planning, and organization skills.
• Communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Fluent in both written and spoken Arabic and English.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Makkah.