Project Planning Engineer

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects they execute. They are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so that their employees and stakeholders can benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

Client is looking for Seconded Project Planning Engineer
Industry: Petrochemical
Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Requirements/Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Training and certification in project management, planning, and Primavera P6.
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in similar roles in the petrochemical or refinery industry.

•  The successful candidate will report to a Project Engineering Services Superintendent and shall primarily be responsible for the activities listed below:
• Work at the plant site within the Project Engineering Department to support project planning, scheduling, and project control activities.
• Collaborate with project engineers, engineering contractors, construction contractors, the in-house construction staff, and stakeholders to develop and update schedules, ensuring project timelines are met.
• Enhance project plans by identifying risks and opportunities, contributing to baseline adherence.
• Create detailed project plans, including activity breakdowns, resources, and cost loadings.
• Conduct critical analysis of projects, raising alerts for slippage and suggesting remedial measures.
• Continuously monitor and analyze project progress and efficiency, reporting and assisting project and construction staff.
• Identify plan implications related to scope changes.
• Control and prepare various project management charts and reports.
• Generate fortnightly reports on actual progress against planned progress.
• Attending progress meetings, analyze progress trends, and provide advice.
• Follow up on issues impacting project schedules.
• Generate a two-week look-ahead schedule for project engineers.
• Prepare progress monitoring charts for graphical visualization of projects.
• Support engineers, supervisors, and managers in presentations and meetings.
• Support the team with documentation, organizing meetings, and following up on activities.
• Develop and update project portfolio schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to incorporate new projects into the portfolio and update existing project details.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews, identifying dependencies, overlaps, and opportunities for optimization.