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About the Role

Nesma United Industries is seeking a Planning Engineer to join its team in Rabigh, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves contributing to project delivery by managing schedules, budgets, and progress. The role requires an individual with strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.
• Monitor project progress against established plans, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare and disseminate regular status reports to project management and stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and upcoming activities.
• Coordinate with internal project teams, external contractors, and vendors to ensure workflow and resource allocation.
• Ensure project deliverables are met on time and within budget, adhering to quality standards.
• Review technical drawings and documentation to support accurate project planning and material/cost estimations.
• Participate in project meetings, providing planning support and insights throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Network & Communication Engineering or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in project planning or a similar role.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of project planning principles, scheduling techniques, budgeting, and progress monitoring methodologies.
• Proven ability to analyze technical drawings and prepare accurate material and cost estimates.
• Experience in coordinating effectively with vendors, contractors, and diverse project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in utilizing project management tools and a strong command of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent reporting, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of risk analysis, understanding of contract requirements, and familiarity with project control processes.

Required Skills

• Project Planning
• Project Scheduling
• Budgeting
• Progress Monitoring
• Material and Cost Estimation
• Vendor Coordination
• Contractor Coordination
• Project Stakeholder Coordination
• Project Management Tools
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Reporting
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Risk Analysis
• Contract Requirements
• Project Control Processes

Work Environment and Experience

This is a full-time position located in Rabigh, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience in project planning or a similar capacity.