Overview
Planning Engineer at Caliberly — Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Job Title - Planning Engineer About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Planning Engineer to develop, monitor, and control project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of construction and real estate development projects. This role plays a key part in project planning, progress tracking, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Scheduling Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar planning tools. Establish work breakdown structures (WBS), activity sequencing, and milestone planning.
Full job description
Job Title - Planning Engineer
About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Planning Engineer to develop, monitor, and control project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of construction and real estate development projects. This role plays a key part in project planning, progress tracking, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar planning tools. Establish work breakdown structures (WBS), activity sequencing, and milestone planning. Update and maintain baseline and revised schedules throughout the project lifecycle. Progress Monitoring & Reporting Track project progress against approved schedules and identify potential delays. Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and look-ahead schedules. Conduct schedule variance analysis and recommend corrective actions. Coordination & Integration Coordinate with project managers, engineers, consultants, and contractors to align schedules. Integrate inputs from design, procurement, construction, and approvals into the master schedule. Support recovery planning and acceleration strategies when required. Claims & Delay Analysis Support Assist in delay analysis, time impact assessments, and extension of time (EOT) submissions. Maintain records required for claims, variations, and contractual time-related matters. Support preparation of planning-related contractual documentation. Risk & Schedule Control Identify schedule risks and constraints and propose mitigation measures. Monitor critical path activities and float consumption. Support continuous improvement in planning processes and controls.
Qualifications & Experience Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. 4–8 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in construction or real estate development projects. Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and advanced MS Excel.
Key Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and planning skills Ability to interpret construction drawings and project data Excellent reporting and communication abilities Detail-oriented with strong time management skills Ability to work collaboratively across project teams
What We Offer Opportunity to work on complex real estate and construction projects Competitive compensation and benefits Professional growth and career development Structured and performance-driven work environment
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