Planning Engineer

Requisition Number: 23368BR Description: Stantec is looking to recruit a Planning Engineer to join our team in Dubai. The Planning Engineer will be working on projects associated with stormwater & drainage, flood alleviation, wastewater networks, and water distribution networks. This will involve undertaking investigations, planning, designing, tendering, contract administration, and construction monitoring. Key Accountabilities:

1. Technical Delivery:

• Oversee and coordinate the planning and scheduling of various projects, ensuring they are completed within budget and on time.
• Create detailed project plans, identifying potential risks or issues, and developing contingency plans to mitigate those risks.
• Work closely with the Resident Engineer, clients, and contractors to define project timelines and set goals, objectives, and milestones.
• Monitor the day-to-day progress of projects, including updating project plans, tracking schedules and timelines, and reporting to senior management.
• Provide regular financial reports and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Support project activities through the application of technical engineering planning principles and techniques.
• Assist in project administration including writing technical reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports.
• Develop the Project Execution Plan considering the proper engineering techniques and milestone sequences for the project with support from RE/ARE.
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates for project design and construction.
• Track and analyze field results, continually comparing planned progress and actual progress, reporting any differences to the Resident Engineer.

• Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Liaise with teams working remotely from other parts of the world to facilitate the completion of tasks and projects.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Resident Engineer.
• Build and maintain lasting and positive relationships.
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work safely.
• Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in infrastructure projects.
• Certifications in Primavera Software package.
• Experience in Dubai Municipality infrastructure projects is an advantage.

About Stantec: We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination, and a drive to do the extraordinary. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. Redefine your personal best. Join us! Work Location(s): United Arab Emirates-Dubai Employment Type: Full-Time Job Type: Regular Job Category: Civil Engineering, Construction, Contracts Procurement, Project Management, Project Planning and Controls #J-18808-Ljbffr