About the job
ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.LC. (ALEC), part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a large construction company with related businesses operating in the GCC with a presence in Africa. ALEC has consistently evolved and grown over the last 20 years to become a trusted partner for the execution of complex and iconic construction projects. The company builds and provides construction solutions to exceed our clients’ expectations for quality, safety, functionality, and aesthetics.
ALEC has extensive experience in complex projects across diverse sectors including airports, retail, hotels & resorts, high-rise buildings, themed projects as well as construction management, design management, estimating, cost planning and procurement.
ALEC also possesses a Design and Build capability, which enables us to provide integrated construction solutions to our clients. ALEC offers its clients a complete turnkey solution with construction, MEP, fit-out, energy efficiency solutions and solar opportunities, facilities management capabilities, heavy equipment rental as well as technology systems.
ALEC FITOUT is a part of the ALEC Group. We specialize in the fit-out and refurbishment of 5-star hotels & resorts, cultural, immersive and luxury mixed-use developments in the MENA region. Utilizing our in-house network of specialist contractors coupled with our extensive local and international supply chain we offer a complete interior solution fulfilling the need for project management, engineering, value engineering, design-build, procurement and fit out all under one contractor to the highest standards of workmanship. ALEC FITOUT is a proud supporter of the Dubai Expo 2020.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning Engineer with FITOUT experience to join our team.
Position Overview
Provide a support function on a project/projects ensuring all Project Controls & Planning requirements of site management are maintained.
Core Job Functions
Prepare Programmes:
- Set up project calendar
- Set up Activities and Coding with construction managers
- Set up resource requirements using ALEC standard outputs
- Sequence & link the required activities, within given milestones.
- Establish the critical path through the programme
- Prepare information schedule in conjunction with construction manager
- Prepare subcontract appointment schedule with construction manager
Progress monitoring and updates:
- Regular progress recording on site of actual progress
- Record & report actual progress against target programme
- Preparation of required reports for construction managers
- Interpret data and identify bottlenecks with construction manager
- Predict completion dates and prepare “Look-ahead” reports
Monitor resources and Key Performance Index items (KPI’s)
- Create baseline resource curves
- Record actual against planned on resource curves & KPI’s
- Create records of actual progress of KPI’s
- Liaise with construction managers regarding resource requirements
Sub Contractor programmes:
- Examine and report on subcontract programmes
- Ensure subcontract programmes are in line with Contract Baseline and site requirements
- Monitor subcontract work against programmes
- Report on subcontract progress to construction managers
Working Programmes:
- Establish working programme requirements with construction managers
- Prepare working programmes in consultation with site supervision
- Monitor & report on working programmes
- Revise working programmes where required by construction managers
- Advise Site Team of Mitigation Measures
- Should Train and Develop Planning Engineers
Delay analysis:
- Record delay items and link to relevant programme activities
- Establish effect of delay items on programme
- Suggest recovery methods in conjunction with construction managers
- Produce Detailed Particulars for Claims
Requirements:
- Engineering or Building Degree or equivalent
- 5 years as Planning Engineer in the High End Fit-Out projects
- Training and advanced experience in project controls & planning using Primavera P6 and Excel
- 4D Planning Experience
Other Skills/Abilities
- Fit Out Experience
- Excellent Communicator
- Trustworthy
When applying, please ensure you include your CV in English
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