PLANNING ENGINEER (ARAMCO)

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Planning Engineer to support a major Saudi Aramco project. The successful candidate will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and reporting to ensure alignment with Aramco's standards and execution strategy. This is a site-based role requiring close coordination with construction, engineering, procurement, and client stakeholders.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in Primavera P6, in compliance with Saudi Aramco planning procedures and standards.
• Interface with the client (Aramco) on all planning and progress matters.
• Prepare and submit baseline schedules, look-ahead plans, and recovery plans when required.
• Track project progress against the baseline schedule and generate regular reports (weekly, monthly) for both internal and Aramco use.
• Identify and analyze schedule deviations, risks, and delays, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate closely with site engineers, procurement teams, subcontractors, and Aramco representatives to gather accurate progress data.
• Support the project team with delay analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) claims as per Aramco contractual requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco standards (SAES, SAEP, GI, etc.) in all planning activities.
• Conduct progress and coordination meetings and presentations with Aramco planners and project management.
• Develop manpower histograms, resource loading charts, and progress S-curves.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience as a Planning Engineer, with at least 3 years on Saudi Aramco projects.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, and other planning tools.
• Solid understanding of EPC project phases, construction workflows, and Aramco project procedures.
• Familiarity with Saudi Aramco Project Management Team (SAPMT) and their reporting standards.
• Proven experience in schedule risk analysis, progress reporting, and EOT claim preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Aramco SAP number or previous Aramco project approval is highly desirable.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred
• PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) a plus
• Saudi Aramco CBT (Computer-Based Test) cleared an advantage

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