Sr.Engineer Planning

About the Role

alfanar Building Systems is seeking a Sr. Engineer Planning to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role focuses on developing, maintaining, and optimizing complex project schedules and plans to ensure timely and efficient project delivery. The successful candidate will lead collaboration with project teams, monitor progress, and provide strategic insights to enhance project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and secure approval for the baseline program using Primavera P6, including WBS, activity coding, logic, calendars, and resource and cost loading.
• Lead site planning activities, such as weekly three-week look-ahead schedules, monthly updates, recovery and acceleration programs, and subcontractor coordination.
• Monitor and validate project progress against approved measurement methodologies, preparing S-curves, SPI/CPI reports, manpower histograms, and productivity reports.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and client/consultant reporting packages, and present progress updates in project meetings.
• Support the commercial team with progress data for interim payment applications and variation pricing.
• Manage project delays, maintain the delay register, prepare Time Impact Analyses (TIA), and develop supporting documentation for Extension of Time (EOT) claims and disruption notices.
• Develop and monitor procurement, submittal, shop drawing, and material delivery schedules in line with the construction program.
• Provide project planning data for corporate PMO dashboards and ensure compliance with ABS planning standards and reporting deadlines.

Role Accountabilities

• HR Proficiency: Maintain updated soft and technical skills relevant to the job, with a clear vision and plan for career path achievement.
• Delivery: Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets according to schedules, utilizing resources effectively within cost and time parameters. Provide periodic reports detailing deviations and execution of planned tasks.
• Problem-Solving: Address related problems as they arise and escalate complex operational issues when necessary.
• Quality: Ensure quality requirements are met by developing effective quality control processes and specifications for products, processes, or related activities.
• Business Process Improvements: Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, and procedures, and seek automation opportunities.
• Compliance: Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within the defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and high-quality product/service delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in project planning and scheduling. Proficiency in Primavera P6 is required.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within project teams and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve project objectives.