Planning and Monitoring Engineer (Substation experience)

JOB PURPOSE : The Planning & Monitoring Engineer is responsible for assisting the Senior Planning & Monitoring Engineer in coordination with the Project Management Team & functional managers, including performing delay analysis as dictated by the relevant contracts.The person performing this role must possess thorough knowledge & experience in the entire project life cycle from initiation to close-out.DIMENSIONS : External Interfaces : Utilities Client Project consultants Other stakeholders, as necessary Internal Interfaces : Senior Planning & Monitoring Engineer Engineering Team Project Management Team DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Participate in creating project baseline schedules, project costs, resource allocation as per TAQA requirements with the Senior Planning Engineer.Establish project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project control strategy.Establish tender & master project time schedule.Participate in establishing a cost breakdown structure & earned value calculations as per TAQA scheduling requirements.Coordinate with the Senior Planning Engineer for preparation of project measurement procedures as per TAQA requirements, including manpower & machinery histograms, S-curves for progress & billing.Assist in enhancing the internal reporting system by coordinating with the Senior Planning Engineer.Assist in issuing external reports in coordination with the Senior Planning Engineer as per TAQA requirements.Assist in establishing recovery/revised schedules based on project status.Assist in maintaining resource histograms in coordination with the project management team.Maintain and update the project schedule regularly.Follow up on project progress and identify reasons for delays through variance analysis.Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for internal & external reporting.Utilize project planning and monitoring tools effectively to ensure compliance with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.Track progress measurements and support the finance team in invoice preparation & submission.Prepare & maintain material control lists.Assist in preparing EOT claims by analyzing delay events and reviewing subcontractor EOT submissions.Record costs in EBS in coordination with the commercial team.Perform any other related tasks assigned by the Senior Planning Engineer and the Head of Department (Engineering).QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE : Educational Qualification : Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.Experience : At least 6+ years of relevant experience as a Planning and Monitoring Engineer, handling 400k V GIS projects in the energy & power industry within the GCC / UAE.Certifications : Expertise in Project Scheduling & Primavera P6, EPC Project Management, Power BI, Oracle, and MS Projects.SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE : Exceptional knowledge in : Cost Control Management, project risk assessment, contract management, interface coordination, and conflict resolution.Leadership, team building, communication, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are mandatory.Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information effectively.High competence in technical writing, systems development, and utilization. #J-18808-Ljbffr