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Engineer - Planning

Plan and monitor construction schedules, progress, and risks for road projects in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Full Time
Experienced (8-12 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Onsite

About the Role

We are hiring a detail‑oriented Engineer – Planning for our Abu Dhabi office. The role will support the planning and execution of construction projects, working closely with project managers, site supervision teams and contractors to keep schedules on track and report progress to senior leadership. • Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera or similar software. • Review and analyze procurement and construction programs for contractors and subcontractors. • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, graphs, and critical path analyses. • Monitor actual progress versus program baselines and report deviations to senior management. • Identify project risks and opportunities and propose mitigation strategies. • Collaborate with site supervision teams to obtain real‑time progress updates. • Conduct site visits to assess contractor performance against schedules. • Evaluate additional work and variation proposals. • Keep detailed program monitoring records to support claims and dispute resolution. • Facilitate communication among stakeholders through workshops and meetings.

Key Responsibilities

  • primavera scheduling
  • progress reporting
  • critical path
  • risk management
  • site visits
  • stakeholder communication

What You Bring

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. • Possess 5+ years experience in road construction or related fields. • Proficient in Primavera or comparable project management tools. • Strong understanding of construction methodologies and best practices. • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills. • Detail‑oriented with high accuracy in scheduling and reporting. • Ability to work collaboratively in team environments. • Experience in Middle East construction industry preferred. • Familiarity with UAE construction regulations and standards is a plus.

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • 5+ years
  • primavera
  • construction methods
  • problem solving
  • uae regulations

Benefits

AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement plans and employee stock purchase. Employees also benefit from award‑winning training, development programs and a collaborative culture that encourages growth and innovation.

Work Environment

Onsite

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