Confidential

Planning Engineer

Ahmadi, KuwaitPosted 5 days ago

Salary
AED 48k–72k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to join our team immediately for a 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) Project in Kuwait. Position: Planning Engineer Project: 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line Location: Kuwait Experience: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in similar HV/OHL projects Joining: Immediate Key Responsibilities • Develop, maintain, and update the detailed project baseline schedule using Primavera P6 or equivalent. • Plan and monitor engineering, procurement, civil works, tower erection, conductor/OPGW stringing, testing, and commissioning activities. • Monitor actual progress against the approved baseline schedule. • Identify delays, critical activities, schedule risks, and potential impacts on project milestones. • Coordinate with construction, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to collect accurate progress information. • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and schedule updates. • Prepare look-ahead schedules and coordinate upcoming activities with site teams. • Analyze project performance, productivity, critical path, and schedule variance. • Prepare recovery programs and mitigation plans when required. • Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers regarding planned activities and project milestones. • Support the Project Manager with forecasting, progress measurement, resource planning, and schedule analysis. • Maintain accurate project records and planning documentation. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline. • Minimum 5 years of planning experience in similar high-voltage overhead transmission line projects. • Experience in 400 kV transmission line projects is highly preferred. • Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent is required. • Good understanding of OHL construction activities, including foundations, tower erection, conductor/OPGW stringing, testing, and commissioning. • Strong knowledge of progress measurement, critical path analysis, schedule control, and delay analysis. • Excellent analytical, coordination, and reporting skills. • Immediate availability is mandatory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of planning experience in similar high-voltage overhead transmission line projects. Experience in 400 kV transmission line projects is highly preferred. Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent is required. Good understanding of OHL construction activities, including foundations, tower erection, conductor/OPGW stringing, testing, and commissioning. Strong knowledge of progress measurement, critical path analysis, schedule control, and delay analysis. Excellent analytical, coordination, and reporting skills. Immediate availability is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update the detailed project baseline schedule using Primavera P6 or equivalent. Plan and monitor engineering, procurement, civil works, tower erection, conductor/OPGW stringing, testing, and commissioning activities. Monitor actual progress against the approved baseline schedule. Identify delays, critical activities, schedule risks, and potential impacts on project milestones. Coordinate with construction, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to collect accurate progress information. Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and schedule updates. Prepare look-ahead schedules and coordinate upcoming activities with site teams. Analyze project performance, productivity, critical path, and schedule variance. Prepare recovery programs and mitigation plans when required. Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers regarding planned activities and project milestones. Support the Project Manager with forecasting, progress measurement, resource planning, and schedule analysis. Maintain accurate project records and planning documentation.

Skills

  • Primavera P6
  • Project scheduling
  • Progress measurement
  • Critical path analysis
  • Schedule control
  • Delay analysis
  • OHL construction activities
  • Tower erection
  • Conductor/OPGW stringing
  • Testing and commissioning
  • Forecasting
  • Resource planning
  • Progress reporting
  • Documentation management

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