Planning Engineer GINCO Cont. Co. LLC

Posted 30+ days ago

Experience

4 - 9 Years

Education

Intermediate School

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary

We are seeking a competent Planning Engineer with mid-level experience to develop, monitor, and update project schedules for our ongoing villa and building projects. This role supports project managers in ensuring timely delivery, resource optimization, and proactive delay management in a fast-paced UAE construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop baseline schedules, Level 3–4 programs, and detailed work plans using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
  • Monitor daily/weekly progress, update schedules with actuals, track variances, and prepare recovery plans when delays occur.
  • Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports, S-curves, histograms, and lookahead schedules for management and client review.
  • Coordinate with site engineers, subcontractors, procurement, and stakeholders to gather inputs and resolve planning conflicts.
  • Identify risks, critical paths, and potential delays; recommend mitigation measures and time extension claims support.
  • Assist in resource loading, leveling, and forecasting (manpower, equipment, materials) to align with project timelines and budget.
  • Ensure schedules comply with contract requirements, UAE building regulations, and project specifications.
  • Support project close-out, as-built schedules, and handover documentation.

Desired Candidate Profile


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 3–7 years of experience in project planning/scheduling, preferably in UAE building/villa construction projects.
  • Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory) and MS Project; advanced Excel skills for reporting.
  • Experience in residential/villa projects, setting baselines, progress tracking, and delay analysis.
  • Good understanding of UAE construction practices, contract administration, and authority approvals.
  • Valid UAE driving license (mandatory).
  • Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
  • Immediate availability or short notice; UAE/GCC experience highly preferred.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Planning Engineer
  • Senior Planner
  • Senior Project Planner
  • Project Controls Planner
  • Scheduler
  • Primavera P6
  • Project Scheduling
  • Project Control Engineer
  • Project Scheduler
  • Planning Specialist
  • Engineering Planner

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GINCO Cont. Co. LLC

Riyazuddin Shaikh - HR

Sharjah United Arab Emirates Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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