Planning Engineer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

RPC Co. is a specialized company focused on shoring design and construction, supporting complex geotechnical and structural projects. We utilize advanced equipment for ground engineering solutions, including Berlin systems, concrete wall systems, tangent and secant piles, and sheet piles, tailored to various site conditions. The company also provides dewatering solutions to ensure safe construction environments, with a commitment to technical excellence, stringent safety standards, and timely project delivery for critical infrastructure.

As a Planning Engineer at RPC Co., you will be responsible for developing, updating, and monitoring project schedules for shoring, piling, and dewatering works. This full-time, on-site position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requires close coordination with project managers, site engineers, and procurement teams to ensure the alignment of resources, timelines, and construction activities. Your role will involve preparing baseline and updated schedules, tracking progress, analyzing variances, and proposing corrective actions to maintain project timelines and scope adherence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and monitor project schedules for shoring, piling, and dewatering works.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, and procurement teams to align resources, timelines, and construction activities.
• Prepare baseline and updated project schedules.
• Track project progress and analyze variances against the planned schedule.
• Recommend corrective actions to keep projects on time and within scope.
• Support project control functions, including reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders and external partners regarding project schedules and progress.
• Conduct regular site visits to gather data, validate production rates, and ensure plans reflect actual site conditions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in a planning or project control role.
• Proven experience in geotechnical, shoring, piling, or heavy civil construction projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, productivity norms, and resource planning in an on-site environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Riyadh, manage multiple priorities effectively, and adhere to health, safety, and quality standards.

Required Skills

• Expertise in planning and production planning to develop, optimize, and maintain realistic project schedules.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in project control for tracking progress, analyzing deviations, and supporting decision-making.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and presenting schedule and progress reports clearly.
• Proficiency with project planning and scheduling software, including Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires close coordination with project managers, site engineers, and procurement teams. Candidates must be able to work effectively on-site and adhere to health, safety, and quality standards.