About the Role
Position Objective:
Drive effective planning and scheduling of engineering projects to ensure on-time delivery
across all disciplines and locations. Provide proactive schedule, oversight, identify risks and
delays, and implement corrective measures to optimize project performance. Support the
HODs and PMO Office to enhance resource efficiency, and strengthen planning standards to
ensure consistency and coordination across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules covering all design phases,
ensuring alignment with contractual milestones and delivery requirements.
Coordinate with project managers, HODs, and regional teams to define realistic
timelines, sequencing, and resource allocation.
Track project progress against approved schedules, identify delays or deviations, and
propose corrective and recovery actions in coordination with PMs and HODs.
Prepare and update baseline schedules, lookahead plans, and periodic progress updates
for management and project teams.
Analyze project critical paths, risks, and constraints, and proactively support mitigation
planning.
Prepare planning reports, dashboards, and performance indicators to support
management decision-making.
Support resource planning by coordinating manpower allocation based on project
priorities and workload distribution.
Ensure consistency of planning standards, methodologies, and reporting formats across
all projects and branches.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and project
execution efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, or
equivalent).
Experience
12–15 years of experience in project planning within an A&E consulting firm or
engineering environment.
Proven experience in developing and managing engineering design schedules.
Experience in multi-disciplinary and multi-project environments is essential.
Experience in regional projects (Egypt, KSA, Lebanon, or GCC) is a strong advantage.
Proficiency in planning tools such as Deltek, Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills
Project planning, scheduling, and critical path analysis for multi-disciplinary projects.
Proficiency in Deltek, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and schedule reporting tools.
High attention to detail in monitoring, reporting, and documentation.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Risk identification, schedule optimization, and proactive corrective action planning.
Strong analytical and solution-oriented mindset to support project performance.
Organizational & Management Skills
Effective time management and coordination of multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to lead or coordinate small planning teams, ensuring alignment with project
objectives.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Clear communication and collaboration across teams, departments, and locations.
Ability to present insights, dashboards, and progress updates to management and
stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement & Professionalism
Commitment to refining planning processes, tools, and standards.
Proactive, disciplined, and focused on operational excellence and efficiency.