Planning & Schedule Engineer📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Planning & Schedule Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to the successful planning, scheduling, and execution of major road, bridge, highway, and tunnel projects. The role requires extensive expertise in project management and scheduling to develop comprehensive project plans, monitor progress, and optimize timelines to achieve project objectives efficiently.
As a key member of the project team, the Planning & Schedule Engineer will ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope, contributing to WSP's reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines, in collaboration with project stakeholders.
- Prepare and maintain project schedules using industry-standard software, such as Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project requirements, resource availability, and contractual obligations.
- Coordinate with project teams to ensure optimal allocation of resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to support project activities and meet critical schedule milestones.
- Continuously monitor project progress against the established baseline schedule, identify variances, and analyze critical path activities to proactively address potential schedule delays or deviations.
- Identify potential schedule risks and uncertainties, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risk factors to minimize impacts on project timelines and deliverables.
- Assess the impact of changes to project scope, schedule, or resource allocation, and implement necessary adjustments to the project plan, ensuring timely and transparent communication with stakeholders.
- Prepare regular progress reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for project management teams and stakeholders, providing insights into project status, schedule performance, and key milestones.
- Collaborate with all project stakeholders, including clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to address scheduling concerns, facilitate coordination, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Conduct post-project reviews and analysis to capture lessons learned, identify areas for process improvement, and refine scheduling methodologies and best practices.
- Ensure strict compliance with project schedules, contractual requirements, and relevant industry standards, upholding high quality standards in all scheduling activities.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience specifically in planning and scheduling roles, with a strong focus on road, bridge, highway, and tunnel projects.
- Proven expertise in utilizing project scheduling software, with an emphasis on Primavera P6, and high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- A comprehensive understanding of fundamental project management principles, complemented by practical experience in site supervision and construction management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced project environment.
Required Skills
- Project Management
- Scheduling
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder Management
Work Environment
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WSP in the Middle East is committed to fostering a friendly and inclusive culture, valuing the diverse contributions of individuals from all backgrounds. The company is dedicated to creating a better future for its employees and the communities it serves, with a global team of over 69,000 employees.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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