Sr. Planner Job Details

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Sr. Planner

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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About the job

Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East which provides architecture, engineering, and planning services. We assist national governments, international organisations, and private sector companies in delivering successful and local solutions with global expertise. Founded in 1968 in Kuwait City, we build on our fifty-five-year legacy by continuing to contribute positively and ethically to the development and shaping of our societies. As one of the region’s largest privately owned design and engineering consultancies, we currently employ more than 750 professionals and operate internationally in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

About the Role

The Sr. Planner will apply project management and planning tools and techniques to ensure that the project finish date and milestones are successfully achieved.

What you will be doing

Analyze contractor schedules and evaluate claims, EOTs, and recovery programs.
Assist in the development and review of project control procedures and systems.
Attend progress meetings and provide expert planning input to project stakeholders.
Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and client representatives to ensure schedule compliance.
Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using planning software and tools.
Ensure planning activities are compliant with contractual requirements and international best practices.
Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and flag delays or risks proactively. Recommend areas of improvement.
Prepare and present weekly/monthly progress reports and dashboards.
Support the site supervision team in resolving planning and scheduling issues.

Required Experience

Over 10 years experience in planning and scheduling or as required by related construction supervision agreement.
Experience having worked with reputable engineering firms, preferably consulting firms within the industry.
Knowledge and practical experience of working with Primavera.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.

Certifications & Memberships

Additional training courses, professional and personal development with membership to professional groups, societies or institutes, desired.
Certification from Saudi Society of Engineers or local equivalent based on country requirement.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in Planning software and tools (Primavera, MS Project and advanced Excel).
Solid understanding of FIDIC contracts, project lifecycles, and construction methodologies.
Familiar with claim analysis, EOT assessments, and dispute resolution support.
Software skills with microsoft office.
Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
Compilation of various project reports as directed by management from time to time.
Client focussed, providing advice and services.
Works well in a team with a collaborative approach.
Detail minded, thorough and systematic in their approach to work.
Fluent in English. Arabic is a plus.

Why join Pace?

Join our award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy firm, offering architecture, engineering, and planning services based in the GCC region with projects across the globe.

With over 55 years of pushing boundaries in design, innovation, and quality, employees have the chance to contribute to projects shaping the landmarks of the future.

Our commitment to prioritising people ensures a safe, diverse, inclusive, and progressive work environment where employees can grow and develop their careers through organisational, individual, and professional goals. Collaborating with industry-leading experts on unique projects, you can also enjoy the economic benefits and lifestyle opportunities the region offers.

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