Planning Engineer

Company: pace

Location: Bahrain

Category: Project & Construction Planning

Job Description: **Job Description**

**Responsibilities:**

* Oversee on-site activities and engineering operations, ensuring adherence to the approved construction schedule.
* Evaluate construction schedules, recommend areas for optimization, and implement necessary adjustments.
* Monitor the submission, procurement, and timely delivery of long-lead materials.
* Prepare comprehensive presentations and reports for stakeholders.
* Analyze and approve requests for extension of time and submitted claims.
* Proactively identify and report potential project delays.
* Maintain effective communication with all trades and provide timely, constructive feedback.
* Scrutinize recovery plans to ensure feasibility and efficacy.
* Draft and respond to formal project-related correspondence.

**Required Experience:**

* A minimum of twelve (12) years of demonstrated experience in development or construction projects, specifically multi-story residential buildings, within the engineering consultancy or construction industry, including experience in the Middle East and other geographical locations.

**Education:**

* A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field is required. A postgraduate degree in a related field and/or registration as a member of a recognized professional engineering body is considered advantageous.

**Certifications & Memberships:**

* Membership with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) or an equivalent local engineering society (for applicants residing outside of Kuwait), such as the Saudi Society of Mechanical Engineers (in KSA) or CRPEP (for Bahrain), is required.

**Essential Skills:**

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation abilities.
* Ability to compile various project reports as directed by management.
* A client-centric approach, with a focus on providing expert advice and services.
* A collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
* Detail-oriented, thorough, and systematic in work execution.