Planning Engineer (Fabrication & Construction)

Absolute Technical Systems LLP


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Planning Engineer specializing in Fabrication & Construction to join our dynamic project team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules for complex fabrication and construction projects. This role requires a strong understanding of project lifecycle, critical path methodology, and earned value management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules (EPC, Fabrication, Construction) using industry-standard planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
  • Integrate detailed fabrication schedules with overall construction schedules, ensuring seamless execution and identifying potential clashes or bottlenecks.
  • Monitor project progress against baseline schedules, identify deviations, and analyze impacts on project timelines and resources.
  • Prepare and update detailed progress reports, including S-curves, critical path analysis, and look-ahead schedules for various stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular site visits to verify reported progress and gather actual data for schedule updates and forecasting.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction teams to gather input, validate assumptions, and ensure schedule alignment.
  • Identify potential risks, delays, and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies and recovery plans to keep projects on track.
  • Perform resource loading and leveling to optimize utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials across project phases.
  • Facilitate schedule review meetings, present schedule status, and provide insights to project management and client teams.
  • Ensure all planning activities comply with project specifications, company procedures, and relevant industry standards.
  • Support change management processes by assessing the impact of scope changes on project schedules and baselines.

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