Senior Planning Engineer Saudi Arabia Saudi National

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 are engaged in.
To accomplish this, Decima International's founders established a simple yet powerful formula:
Approach each client engagement as apartnership, create an environment that attracts themost talented professionalsand allows them to flourish, and regulategrowthto maintainexcellencein our service standards.
If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong.
At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities.
We are looking for a driven and capableSenior Planning Engineer (Saudi National)to support us with the development of multiple data center projects for one of the top technology companies in the world.
This is a client-facing role.
You will be responsible for performing more complex aspects of planning and scheduling, including planning, change management, scheduled maintenance, and multi-project resource management.
We are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
We will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish a strong relationship with the client and communicate with both technical and management-level personnelReview project plans, requirements, and specificationsWork with the client and contractors to establish work breakdown structures (WBS), CPM baseline schedules, and integrated master schedules (IMS)Load schedules with resource and cost informationPerform resource analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and resource strainUpdate, maintain, and revise monthly and weekly schedules and reportsPrepare PowerPoint decks and present to management on progress, findings, and recommendationsCoordinate and conduct reviews of consultants, contractors, and vendor schedules, to ensure plans are achievable and meet the client's standards and contract specificationsReport on comparisons of monthly schedule updates - including changes, delays, or accelerationsTrack, analyze, and prepare onsite construction productivity reportsDeveloping and implementing an earned value system (EVM) that accurately measures project work progress and performanceIdentify program and project risks and provide recommendations to mitigate the impact of these risksPerform what-if and delay analyses as neededAct as the primary communication link between the company and clients regarding contracts and project progress and the ability to handle client demandsPerform other related duties as required and assignedQUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
12+ years of construction planning and scheduling experienceBachelor's degree in construction engineering, engineering, project management, or related technical fieldAn excellent understanding of construction and scheduling best practicesHighly proficient in Primavera P6, including resource management (resource and cost loading, tracking, leveling, reporting, etc.
)Highly proficient in Microsoft ProjectExperience developing various types of reports, targeting different audiences (i.
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, critical path reports, resource histograms, forecast reports, etc.
)Experience in client-facing positionsDemonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction programs and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnelStrong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accuratelyAdvanced in Microsoft Office programs, especially, Excel (reporting and dashboards)Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Construction ManagementMicrosoft Power BI experienceEarned Value Management experiencePSP or PMI-SP certificationActive membership in PMI, AACEi, or similar associationsPOSITION DETAILS:
Primary Location:
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosition Classification:
Salary-based full-time regular hours.
PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS:
Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft 365Power BIDecima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses.
We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.
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