Scheduling engineer supporting hospitality projects across the Middle East

Responsible for ensuring accurate project scheduling and time control in line with contractual requirements. Develops and maintains detailed project schedules, updates progress data, and analyzes deviations to support effective planning and execution across project teams and contractors.

Provides schedule reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis to enable timely decision-making and ensure successful project delivery within approved timelines.

Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.

Interfaces with stakeholders, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.

Provides project and company management with the necessary tools for project cost control.

Develops the work breakdown structure, interfacing with all affected departments.

Analyzes, evaluates, forecasts, and reports schedule status against an established baseline. Also analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts project costs and performance.

Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.

Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.

Assesses the impact of design and construction changes and schedule slippages.

Develops or maintains an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.

Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

Ensures compliance with relevant quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, manuals, and procedures while employed.

Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
• 10-15 years of related work experience in GCC projects.
• Basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field.
• Proficient in P6 and various project controls software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Potential to perform in a lead capacity.
• Familiarity with industry practices.
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working internationally, preferably in the GCC region.

About the company

The company provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in various market sectors. It is recognized as one of the largest program management firms globally.

The company focuses exclusively on program, project, and construction management, dedicated to protecting client interests and helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. It is committed to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapts to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions.

The company is part of a larger consulting group within the global infrastructure solutions family of companies.

It is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Additional information

This job description provides an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions required for the role. Various other duties may be assigned as needed.