Senior Planning & Scheduling Engineer

WSP

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Posted on 29 Oct

Experience

15 - 18 Years

Job Location

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Civil)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Senior Planning & Scheduling Engineer
Job Description

The Senior Planning & Scheduling Engineer will lead planning and scheduling activities, providing technical oversight and reporting on project progress, milestones, and critical paths. The role requires expertise in scheduling large-scale infrastructure projects, strong analytical skills, and experience in GCC countries.

The project involves extensive land development, including civil infrastructure, utilities, and urban facilities. The Senior Planning & Scheduling Engineer will oversee project planning, develop detailed schedules, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using recognized planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
Monitor project progress and provide early identification of schedule risks and delays.
Coordinate with project management, design, civil, MEP, and other disciplines to integrate schedules across all project activities.
Support program controls, planning and implementation. Including coordinating high-level resources, schedules and budgets in line with Program objectives
Preparation and review of options for phased deliverable to meet Program milestones.
Preparation and review of master Level 1, 2 & 3 schedules including monitoring progress against specific schedules provided by 3rd party appointed Consultants including but not limited to PMO, PMC and Contractor.
Support preparation and implementation of Program level KPI performance indicators, compliance, improvements and risks
Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior management and clients including providing technical support for Program presentations
Conduct schedule reviews, scenario analysis, and "what-if" planning exercises to optimize project delivery.
Support risk management by identifying potential schedule-related risks and proposing mitigation measures.
Ensure adherence to project milestones, critical path analysis, and timely completion of activities.
Mentor and guide junior planning and scheduling engineers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Master's preferred.
15+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling for large-scale land development or infrastructure projects.
Proven experience in GCC countries, preferably Saudi Arabia.
Strong knowledge of scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and manage complex project schedules.

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