Planning Engineer - Major Hospitality Development

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Planning Engineer to join a prominent mixed-use hospitality development project in Doha, Qatar. This contract role, based onsite, emphasizes schedule management, progress tracking, and cross-team coordination over a period of six months with the possibility of extension. Ideal candidates will have approximately 8 to 10 years of relevant construction planning experience and preferred certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules including baseline, current, and look-ahead programmes using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Track project progress through detailed reporting, S-curves analysis, and productivity metrics.
• Perform critical path and resource allocation analyses to identify potential risks and scheduling constraints.
• Create short-term planning schedules spanning 2 to 4 weeks, coordinating closely with site execution teams.
• Design and update dashboards and Management Information System (MIS) reports utilizing Excel, Power BI, and Primavera tools to provide high-level project visibility.
• Prepare comprehensive periodic progress reports for project management and stakeholders.
• Liaise with various teams including Commercial, QA/QC, HSE, Billing, and site personnel to ensure schedule alignment and synchronized execution.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• A solid 8 to 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling for large-scale construction projects, preferably in hospitality, high-rise, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, advanced MS Excel skills (such as pivot tables, dashboards, macros), and general MS Office tools; knowledge of Power BI and Asta Powerproject is a plus.
• Strong grasp of construction sequencing and project progress management.
• PMP certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must hold a valid Qatar No Objection Certificate (NOC) or a transferable residence visa.
• Immediate availability is highly desired.