Senior Planning Engineer

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

1. Monitors project performance against performance baselines and Contractual framework.
2. Manage the cross-functional coordination to ensure the smooth running of the project.
3. Handle resource planning, milestone and scheduling of tasks. Report the delays and risks, and their impact to project schedule and budget.
4. Monitor the progress against contract milestones. Assist Project Manager/ Resident Engineer on contract management matters. Maintain risk register in order to foresee possibility of occurrence and advice correction actions to the PM/ RE.
5. Support the preparation of EOT and cost claims, variation orders, and claim reviews. Maintain a record of events which can be helpful to support claims
6. Attends and chairs progress meetings and track outcomes and deliverables,
7. Strong foreseeability to identify the potential risks/conflicts, and document them in the Project Risk Register.
8. Evaluate & verify the planning and scheduling information from the updated / progress schedules, Identify the potential areas of delay/slippage, highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions / recovery plan.
9. Use project control techniques to meet timely delivery of projects, minimizing claims and disputes between project stakeholders.
10. Assess the time impact of each change, variation, and potential event at an early stage and provide alternative courses of action & advice.
11. Manage a team of planning engineers from Sub-Consultant/Contractors.
12. Interface effectively with all stakeholders, conduct presentations to the management.
13. Provide response to Contractor’s notices using programme data, Contract provisions, reference to Construction standards/practices etc. and issue delay notices for the contractor’s culpable delay and/or slow performance letters recording areas where the contractor’s performance is behind the schedule.
14. Verify measures of works completed and prepare/review monthly reports.
15. Detailed assessment of the complex claims including Extension of Time, Disruption, etc. using leading forensic delay analysis methodologies including time impact analysis & window analysis, demonstrate the cause & effect of individual event and ability to identify the contractor’s concurrent delay.
16. Preparation of Trackers / Logs to monitor critical issues, claims/notices etc. and maintain Contemporary records.
17. Report to Resident Engineer and update on issues as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Proven expertise in Primavera P6 and other project scheduling software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Track record of successful project delivery within time and budget constraints
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, techniques, and project management principles
• Familiarity with UAE construction standards and regulations
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional certifications in project management or planning (desirable)
• Adaptability and resilience in handling challenging project situations