Purpose:

• Responsible for the planning and

preparation of detailed construction

programmes.

Tender Stage:

• Support the Estimation Department in

preparing tender programmes and

technical submissions.

Execution Stage:

• Assist the Project Manager in formulating

a viable project execution plan by

reviewing project drawings and BOQ.

• Define project activities, durations, and

logical relationships to establish the

schedule.

• Monitor progress and identify delays or

slippages that may impact contractual

milestones.

• Coordinate with consultants and

subcontractors.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Key Outputs: The Planning Engineer is responsible for:

• Identify labour, plant, and transportation requirements in line with project schedule.

• Review project documents, including drawings, specifications, BOQ, and contract conditions.

• Prepare construction schedules to align with project completion targets.

• Maintain the approved baseline programme.

• Conduct daily site visits to assess progress.

• Update the schedule daily based on current site conditions.

• Prepare and issue daily progress reports to the client.

• Prepare and issue weekly and monthly progress reports.

• Generate S-Curves from the approved programme and maintain as-built versions.

• Participate in weekly progress review meetings with the Project Manager to identify and address delays.

• Attend client progress review meetings.

• Coordinate closely with the site execution team.

• Monitor and coordinate all subcontractor activities.

• Liaise with the client’s planning department during project execution.

• Track and report subcontractor progress daily.

• Maintain and update tender programmes and technical submissions.

• Manage time claims and maintain related documentation.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the reporting manager.
  
  

  • Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management Skills/Knowledge:

  • Proficient in interpreting drawings, specifications, and BOQs

  • Skilled in planning software such as Primavera P3, P3.1, P6, and MS Project (2003 & 2007)

  • In-depth understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) in construction management

  • Ability to manually create network diagrams and calculate Early Start, Early Finish, Late Start, Late Finish, and Total Float

  • Knowledge of Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) and Arrow Diagramming Method (ADM)

  • Proficient in MS Office tools such as Excel and Word

  • Familiar with FIDIC Conditions of Contract (Red Book – 1999 edition) and Oman’s Standard Conditions of Contract

  • Willingness to adopt international best practices in Earned Value Management, involving collaboration across departments

  • Good awareness of company Quality and HSE policies and procedures