Meraki Integrated Contracting LLC
Jnr. Planning Engineer (Mandatory Residential Building experience)
Dubai, UAEPosted 2 days ago
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- Salary
- AED 12k–18k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Junior
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
A Civil Planning Engineer develops, monitors, and manages project schedules, resources, and budgets for construction projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion by creating detailed plans, tracking progress against baselines (like MS Project/Primavera), coordinating teams (architects, managers, site crew), managing risks, and reporting to stakeholders, essentially being the mastermind for project execution from blueprints to delivery. Key Responsibilities - Project Planning & Scheduling: Develop comprehensive schedules, set milestones, identify critical paths, and create baseline plans. - Progress Monitoring: Track daily/weekly/monthly progress, compare actuals to planned, and prepare reports for management. - Resource & Cost Management: Estimate labor/material needs, manage budgets, and forecast cash flows. - Coordination & Communication: Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients; facilitate meetings and document decisions. - Risk & Change Management: Identify potential roadblocks, assess risks, and develop recovery plans for delays. - Reporting: Prepare progress summaries, highlight weaknesses, and advise on corrective actions. Essential Skills & Qualifications - Education: Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. - Technical Skills: Proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project), understanding of construction processes, data analysis. - Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, analytical, and leadership abilities. Benefits Why Join Us? You'll be part of a growing and professional team delivering high-impact infrastructure projects across the UAE. This is your opportunity to play a key role in streamlining procurement and driving project efficiency in a fast-paced contracting environment.
Requirements
- - Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- - 2 years of UAE experience in Project execution of residential, commercial, or mixed-use building projects.
- - Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera, and MS Office Suite.
- - Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling: Develop comprehensive schedules, set milestones, identify critical paths, and create baseline plans. Progress Monitoring: Track daily/weekly/monthly progress, compare actuals to planned, and prepare reports for management. Resource & Cost Management: Estimate labor/material needs, manage budgets, and forecast cash flows. Coordination & Communication: Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients; facilitate meetings and document decisions. Risk & Change Management: Identify potential roadblocks, assess risks, and develop recovery plans for delays. Reporting: Prepare progress summaries, highlight weaknesses, and advise on corrective actions.
Skills
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- AutoCAD
- MS Office Suite
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Data analysis
- Budget management
- Schedule development
- Progress monitoring
- Resource estimation
- Risk management
- Stakeholder communication
- Baseline planning
- Critical path analysis
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