Planning Engineer

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring that all aspects are organized, coordinated, and completed in a timely manner. This position requires a strong understanding of project management principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Project Scheduling and Management:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using project management software, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Track project progress against the schedule, identify delays, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Assess the impact of scope changes on the schedule and adjust planning, accordingly, ensuring proper documentation and approval processes.

Resource Management:

• Assess and allocate resources effectively, optimizing manpower, materials, and equipment to meet project timelines.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and constraints that could impact project delivery and develop mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather input and ensure cohesive planning efforts.
• Prepare and present regular status reports, highlighting progress, issues, and forecasts to stakeholders and management.

Data Analysis and Improvement:

• Analyze historical data and project performance metrics to inform future planning and improve accuracy in estimates.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, and best practices in project planning and management.

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to acquire updated soft and technical skills.

Delivery:

• Meet operational and development targets within schedules.
• Optimize resources for efficient cost and time management.
• Provide periodic progress reports.

Problem-Solving:

• Resolve issues and escalate complex problems.

Quality:

• Ensure effective quality control processes.

Business Process Improvements:

• Document and improve systems, policies, and procedures. Seek automation opportunities.

Compliance:

• Adhere to policies, procedures, and safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Project Management:

• Develop and manage project plans and schedules.
• Allocate resources and generate progress reports.
• Foster teamwork and implement process improvements.

Experience:

• 5–8 years in construction.
• Proficient in MS Project, Primavera, MS Office, Power BI, cost control, and APP Sheet

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions.

The hub of alfanar’s manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square-meter complex located in Riyadh. The complex houses an array of ultra-modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals.

alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, who alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured, and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of alfanar.

For more information about alfanar, please visit alfanar.com