Job Summary

The Planning Engineer is an entry level position in the Project Management Section of the design team in the design center. He works closely with Project Managers for the development and monitoring of project schedules and budgets for non-complex building design projects. He supports Project Managers with the preparation and administration of Project Management Plans, including schedule baselines, project scope baselines, man-hour estimates and budgets. The jobholder also supports Project Managers with the preparation of periodic project progress reports, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with the management of non-complexdesign projects, particularly with respect to schedule and cost control
• Provide support to Project Managers with the development of project management plans, including schedule baselines, project scope baselines, man-hour estimates and budgets, as needed
• Develop scope baseline, detailed work breakdown structures, project activities and critical path charts for non-complex [sector] design projects, in coordination with respective Project Managers
• Closely work with Project Managers in monitoring and managing project schedules, and implement modifications to schedule baselines, in coordination with respective Project Managers, as needed
• Work closely with Project Managers in managing changes in project scope, potential risks and contingency plans, as needed
• Track the preparation and collection of invoices for K&A’s deliverables, in coordination with local Finance teams, as needed
• Work closely with Project Managers for the preparation periodic project progress reports for non-complex [sector] design projects, flagging major issues, as needed
• Liaise with the [Division] Project Control Unit to provide ongoing project information, as needed, in coordination with respective Project Managers

Required Specific Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering
• From 2 to 8 Years o Experience in a top tier regional/multinational engineering consultancy firm is preferred
• Knowledge in the planning of design projects, including schedule control and cost control is preferred
• Knowledge in the usage of project management functions software (e.g. Primavera)
• Excellent Command of English & Arabic Languages