AECOM Hiring for Project Planning & Scheduling Specialist III Job at Dubai Full Time

This position will be site based in charge of a package (project) responsible for providing planning and scheduling support and assistance to Project Managers and other Project team members.

Job Duties:
+ Understanding work scope, quantity and familiar with logical sequencing of construction disciplines;

+ Providing detailed review, analysis and monitoring of the procurement and construction programmes of the Contractor, Subcontractors and Utilities;

+ Working closely on a day to day basis with the planners of the contractor to monitor and/or amend the Contractor’s baseline programme of Work;

+ Providing progress reports, graphs and critical path analysis for the monthly and weekly progress reports to the Project Management Consultant (PMC);

+ Reporting to the Senior Resident Engineer any risks, opportunities and any mitigation strategies to maintain the project completion date;

+ Reviewing actual progress against the construction programme and prepare and report to the to the Senior Resident Engineer accordingly;

+ Attending site and convening workshops with the site supervision team as necessary to get snap-shots in time and keeping an update on actual progress on site;

+ Conducting independent site visits to evaluate the contractor’s site progress against his programme and reporting to the Senior Resident Engineer accordingly;

+ Providing support to the Senior Quantity Surveyor in understanding the programme risks and opportunities of potential additional works and variation proposals;

+ Maintaining records of monitoring of the programme to enable input and support to the Senior Resident Engineer and Senior Quantity Surveyor to evaluate any related Contractor claims and variations as considered necessary; and,

+ Providing assistance to the PMC during negotiations, arbitration, or any other forms of dispute resolution.

Minimum Requirements

+ Must have working experience of major multi-contract projects.

+ Advanced knowledge of planning principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection

+ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software (especially MS Excel and Word) and Internet applications.

+ Fully conversant with Primavera packages.

+ Fully conversant with the standard forms of contract.

+ Fully conversant with MS Project.

+ Understand and be able to apply resourcing to schedule activities.

+ Knowledge of effective writing techniques

Preferred Qualifications

TBC

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.