Planning Engineer On-site UAE

Decima International is a professional services company providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we engage in. We approach each client engagement as a partnership, foster an environment that attracts the most talented professionals, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.
If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on challenging projects, Decima offers significant growth and professional development opportunities.
We are seeking a Planning Engineer to support multiple data center projects for a top technology company. This client-facing role involves complex planning and scheduling tasks, including change management, scheduled maintenance, and multi-project resource management.
Ideal candidates are dedicated, innovative, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment. We support your growth and fulfillment to make impactful contributions globally.
Responsibilities:

Establish strong relationships with clients and communicate effectively with technical and management personnel.
Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
Work with clients and contractors to develop work breakdown structures (WBS), CPM baseline schedules, and integrated master schedules (IMS).
Load schedules with resource and cost data.
Perform resource analyses to identify bottlenecks.
Maintain and update schedules and reports regularly.
Prepare and present progress reports and recommendations to management.
Coordinate reviews of schedules with consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Report on schedule changes, delays, or accelerations.
Track and analyze onsite construction productivity.
Develop and implement an earned value management system (EVM).
Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Conduct what-if and delay analyses.
Serve as the primary communication link with clients regarding contracts and project progress.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required:

4+ years of construction planning and scheduling experience.
Bachelor's degree in construction engineering, engineering, project management, or related fields.
Strong understanding of construction and scheduling best practices.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 (resource and cost management) and Microsoft Project.
Experience creating various reports for different audiences.
Experience in client-facing roles.
Ability to understand and communicate technical construction programs effectively.
Excellent communication skills.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Preferred:

Master's degree in Construction Management.
Experience with Power BI, data centers, Earned Value Management, and certifications like PSP or PMI-SP.
Active membership in PMI, AACEi, or similar organizations.

Position Details:

Location: Dubai, UAE (On-site)
Type: Full-time, salaried position.

Tools:

Primavera P6
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft 365
Power BI

Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and a supportive work environment.
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