Planning Engineer

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to develop, monitor, and control project schedules for structural steel fabrication, erection, industrial, commercial, and construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for project planning, progress monitoring, resource forecasting, delay analysis, and reporting to ensure projects are completed within the approved timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Primavera P6, project scheduling, progress measurement, and coordination with multiple departments including engineering, procurement, production, QA/QC, logistics, and site execution teams. Key Responsibilities 1. Project Planning & Scheduling Prepare detailed baseline project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project. Develop Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 project schedules. Establish project milestones, critical paths, activity relationships, and work breakdown structures (WBS). Prepare fabrication, procurement, delivery, and erection schedules. Develop project execution plans and resource allocation plans. Create short-term and long-term planning strategies. 2. Progress Monitoring & Control Monitor project progress against approved baseline schedules. Track fabrication, procurement, and site erection activities. Conduct critical path analysis and identify schedule risks. Evaluate delays and recommend corrective actions. Monitor productivity rates and project performance indicators. Prepare recovery schedules whenever project delays occur. Analyze actual progress versus planned progress. 3. Resource Planning Prepare manpower histograms and resource-loading schedules. Forecast manpower requirements based on project milestones. Monitor labor productivity and utilization. Coordinate equipment and machinery allocation requirements. Identify resource shortages and recommend solutions. 4. Reporting & Project Controls Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports. Generate project dashboards for management review. Prepare S-Curves for planned versus actual progress. Develop manpower histograms and resource reports. Submit project status reports to management and clients. Maintain project KPI reports and schedule performance indicators. 5. Coordination & Communication Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Procurement Engineers, Production Engineers, and QA/QC teams. Follow up on engineering approvals and material submittals. Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers regarding project schedules. Attend internal and external project meetings. Support management in project review meetings and client presentations. 6. Risk Management & Delay Analysis Identify project risks affecting schedules. Prepare risk mitigation and contingency plans. Conduct delay analysis and impact assessments. Support Extension of Time (EOT) claims preparation. Monitor contractual milestones and obligations. Maintain records of delays and project disruptions. 7. Documentation & Compliance Maintain planning records and project documentation. Ensure compliance with project specifications and contractual requirements. Archive project schedules, reports, and correspondence. Desired Candidate Profile Experience Minimum 4–8 years of experience as a Planning Engineer. Minimum 3 years of GCC experience preferred. Experience in structural steel fabrication and erection projects is highly preferred. Experience in industrial, commercial, high-rise, warehouse, PEB, infrastructure, or EPC projects. Proven experience handling multiple projects simultaneously. Technical Skills Expert knowledge of Primavera P6. Strong working knowledge of MS Project. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience preparing: Baseline Schedules Recovery Schedules Resource Loading S-Curves Histograms Look-Ahead Schedules Progress Measurement Reports Delay Analysis Reports EOT Supporting Documents Industry Knowledge Candidates from the following backgrounds will be highly preferred: Structural Steel Fabrication Structural Steel Erection PEB (Pre-Engineered Buildings) Industrial Construction Oil & Gas Projects Infrastructure Projects Commercial Building Construction Manufacturing Facilities Heavy Steel Structures EPC Contracting Companies Preferred Company Background Candidates currently working or previously employed with: Structural Steel Contractors EPC Contractors Industrial Construction Companies Steel Fabrication Companies Infrastructure Contractors Main Contractors Engineering & Construction Firms Employment Type Full Time Company Industry MetalsSteelIronAluminiumFabrication Department / Functional Area Engineering Keywords Planning EngineerPrimavera P6Project Planning ControlLead Planning EngineerConstruction PlannerProject SchedulerBaseline ProgramProgress ReportingPlanning SpecialistConstruction SchedulerProgram Planner Get real-time job updates only on our App