We are looking for an experienced Planning Engineer to join our construction team in Bahrain. The ideal candidate will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and reporting to ensure construction projects are completed within the approved schedule and project requirements.
GCC construction experience is required, with strong knowledge of construction project planning and scheduling procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules in coordination with project managers and site teams.
Prepare baseline programs, detailed work schedules, and project execution plans.
Monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify delays or potential schedule risks.
Collect progress information from site teams and update project schedules accordingly.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
Analyze planned versus actual progress and recommend corrective actions where required.
Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Track project milestones, critical activities, resources, and deliverables.
Identify the critical path and monitor activities that may affect project completion.
Prepare recovery programs and revised schedules when projects experience delays.
Assist in preparing Extension of Time (EOT) claims and delay analysis documentation when required.
Monitor subcontractor schedules and ensure alignment with the overall project program.
Review project work sequences and coordinate activities with construction teams.
Prepare progress tracking reports, S-curves, look-ahead schedules, and other planning reports.
Maintain proper records of project progress, schedule updates, and planning documentation.
Attend project progress meetings and provide schedule-related updates and recommendations.
Ensure project planning activities are aligned with contractual requirements and approved project schedules.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 3–7 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in the construction industry.
GCC experience is mandatory.
Previous experience in Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, or Oman is preferred.
Strong experience with Primavera P6 is required.
Good knowledge of MS Project and Microsoft Excel is an advantage.
Strong understanding of construction planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and project controls.
Experience with baseline schedules, resource loading, critical path analysis, and schedule updates.
Knowledge of delay analysis, recovery schedules, and EOT documentation is preferred.
Strong analytical, communication, reporting, and coordination skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
Must be locally available in Bahrain.
Immediate joiner is preferred.
Send CV on Whatsapp: 33689182 - no calls