Lead Engineer, Planning and Programming

• On-site
• • Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Job description

The Lead Engineer, Planning and Programming develops, integrates, and maintains project and portfolio schedules across the sub-holding’s operating companies. The role ensures robust baselines, timely updates, accurate progress measurement, and early-warning insights, while driving consistent methods (Primavera P6/EPPM), rules of credit, and resource/risk integration. The Lead coordinates with Project Managers, Engineering, Construction, Commercial/Contracts, and SCM to keep programs on track and supports delay-analysis inputs for variations/claims where required.

• Principal Accountabilities

Policies, Processes & Procedures

• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance and maintain a productive work environment.
• Implement and uphold safety and security protocols to protect the well-being of all employees and company assets.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Project Scheduling & Planning:

• Lead the development and implementation of standardized project scheduling frameworks, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Primavera P6).

• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of baseline schedules, updates, and progress reports for all projects.

2. Progress Monitoring & Reporting:

• Establish robust progress tracking and reporting mechanisms to ensure timely project delivery and early identification of delays.

• Provide regular schedule performance analysis, forecasts, and recommendations to senior management.

3. Claims & Variations Management

• Develop and implement claims management protocols, including identification, preparation, negotiation, and resolution of claims and variations.

• Ensure all claims are supported by accurate documentation, analysis, and in compliance with contract terms.

4. Risk Mitigation & Delay Analysis

• Lead delay analysis, forensic scheduling, and root cause investigations to support claims and dispute resolution.

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement mitigation strategies for schedule risks.

5. Systems Integration & Digitalization

• Drive the integration of scheduling and claims management systems with ERP and project controls platforms.

• Support digital transformation initiatives to automate scheduling, progress tracking, and claims processes.

6. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal scheduling and claims policies, contractual obligations, and industry standards.

• Establish governance structures for schedule approvals, claims reviews, and audit readiness

Miscellaneous Duties:

Perform additional duties as needed to support the team and overall business objectives.

Job requirements

Required Academic Qualification

• Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree

2. Category

Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

3. Other Requirements

• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PSP, CCM) are preferred.
• Project Scheduling & Planning (Expertise in developing and managing complex project schedules); Claims & Variations Management; Progress Monitoring & Delay Analysis; ERP & Scheduling Systems Integration with Experience with Primavera P6, ERP, and project controls platforms, Governance & Compliance

4. Years of Experience

• 10 years of experience in project scheduling, claims management, or related roles, with at least 4 within large-scale contracting, construction, or infrastructure organizations.