Planning & Project Controls Engineer

About the Role We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive PMO / Planning & Project Controls Engineer to join our growing Projects Management Department. In this role, you will play a critical part in overseeing a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential real estate developments. The ideal candidate possesses a unique hybrid background: hands-on site execution experience with a Main Contractor, coupled with the strategic governance, portfolio tracking, and executive reporting required by a Real Estate Developer. You will be instrumental in establishing robust project controls, mitigating risks, and ensuring our projects are delivered on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities 1. Project & Portfolio Planning - Develop, monitor, and maintain comprehensive Master Schedules for multiple concurrent real estate projects from initiation to handover. - Review, baseline, and critically analyze Level 3 and Level 4 detailed schedules submitted by Main Contractors and consultants. - Consolidate multi-project data into clear, PMO-level portfolio reports highlighting overall timeline health, resource allocation, and cash flow forecasting. 2. Project Controls & Performance Monitoring (EVM) - Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies to track project performance. - Generate and maintain accurate S-Curves, tracking Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI). - Identify early warning signs of schedule slippage or cost overruns and propose actionable recovery plans. 3. Delay Analysis & Claims Management - Perform critical path analysis and evaluate Extension of Time (EOT) claims submitted by contractors. - Utilize Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and other delay analysis techniques to assess the validity of claims and variations. - Maintain comprehensive records of site events, delays, and disruptions to protect the developer’s commercial interests. 4. Data Analytics & Executive Reporting - Design, build, and maintain interactive executive dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, integrating data directly from Primavera P6 and advanced Excel models. - Automate periodic progress reports tailored for senior management and executive stakeholders. - Ensure all data modeling and visualizations accurately reflect real-time site progress and financial milestones. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline. Experience: Minimum 8 - 12 years of proven experience in Project Controls and Planning. A balanced career history working for both Main Contractors (site execution) and Real Estate Developers/PMCs (governance) is highly preferred. Software Mastery: - Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 (building cost/resource-loaded schedules). - Advanced skills in Microsoft Power BI (data modeling, DAX, dashboard creation). - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modeling, complex formulas). Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of EVM, TIA, construction sequencing, and real estate development lifecycles. Language: Professional fluency in English and Arabic.

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