Senior Planning Engineer - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Saudi National)

Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Department: Scheduling

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 capable Senior 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 multitasking 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 personnel
• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications
• Work 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 information
• Perform resource analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and resource strain
• Update, maintain, and revise monthly and weekly schedules and reports
• Prepare PowerPoint decks and present to management on progress, findings, and recommendations
• Coordinate and conduct reviews of consultants, contractors, and vendor schedules, to ensure plans are achievable and meet the client's standards and contract specifications
• Report on comparisons of monthly schedule updates - including changes, delays, or accelerations
• Track, analyze, and prepare onsite construction productivity reports
• Developing and implementing an earned value system (EVM) that accurately measures project work progress and performance
• Identify program and project risks and provide recommendations to mitigate the impact of these risks
• Perform what-if and delay analyses as needed
• Act as the primary communication link between the company and clients regarding contracts and project progress, and have the ability to handle client demands
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of construction planning and scheduling experience
• Bachelor's degree in construction engineering, engineering, project management, or related technical field
• An excellent understanding of construction and scheduling best practices
• Highly proficient in Primavera P6, including resource management (resource and cost loading, tracking, leveling, reporting, etc.)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Project
• Experience developing various types of reports, targeting different audiences (i.e., critical path reports, resource histograms, forecast reports, etc.)
• Experience in client-facing positions
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction programs and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accurately
• Advanced in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel (reporting and dashboards)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Construction Management
• Microsoft Power BI experience
• Data center experience
• Earned Value Management experience
• PSP or PMI-SP certification
• Active membership in PMI, AACEi, or similar associations

POSITION DETAILS:

• Position: Senior Planning Engineer (Saudi National)
• Primary Location (On-site): Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS:

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft 365
• Power BI

Please Note: This position is part of our anticipated expansion in Saudi Arabia. While we are excited about the opportunities this role will offer, the position is not currently active and is associated with the planned launch of our operations in the region. By applying, you acknowledge that this is a future opportunity and not an offer of immediate employment. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to express your intent to be considered once the role becomes available.