Planning Engineer I Real Estate I Al Futtaim Construction (AE)

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Job Requisition ID: 157991

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

To provide support to the Business and Project Management teams (depending on nature and size of project) and is responsible in preparing, monitoring, updating, and revising the construction schedule as necessary. He monitors the accomplishments at site and analyses its effect on the project schedule.

Functionally reporting to Planning Manager/Snr Planning Manager.

What you will do:

Responsible for:

Day to Day Operations

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<li>Thorough analysis of tender information and preparation of tender programmes</li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Preparation of Baseline / Contract programmes inclusive of Procurement and Engineering activities (resource loaded programmes). Thereafter, generate Procurement and Engineering schedules and communicate to respective departments. </li>
<li>Prior Project commencement, further to Baseline Programme, generate three-week and three-month realistic look-ahead schedule.</li>
<li>Producing Plant List and Labour Histogram during pre and post Contract </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>In liaison with Planning Manager / Senior Planning Manager analyse and evaluate construction methods and techniques. </li>
<li>Assist Estimation Team in the preparation of Prelims</li>
<li>In liaison with Planning Manager and Tendering Lead prepare Project logistics plan and methods statement(s).</li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Identify complex construction activities and assist to Planning Manager and Tendering Lead to generate risks and opportunities register.</li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Monitor and assess Project progress production of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly progress reports.</li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>In liaison with Planning Manager, developing delay mitigation, if required, action plan and revising Baseline / Contract Programme accordingly.</li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Assisting Planning Manager to produce time impact analysis in case of changes to the Project scope or due to unforeseen factors.</li>
</ul>

Operational Accountabilities

Safety, Quality & Environment

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<li>Ensure that all relevant safety, quality and environmental procedures, instructions and controls are adhered to so that the safety, quality of services and environmental compliance can be guaranteed within AFC</li>
</ul>

Required skills to be successful:

Behavioural Competencies:

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<li style=”text-align:justify”>Delighting our customers </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Working across boundaries </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Managing Complexity </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Influencing Others </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Taking Initiative </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Driving for Results </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Engaging Leadership </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Developing Talent </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Situational Adaptability </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Demonstrating Self-Awareness</li>
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What equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

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<li style=”text-align:justify”>Excellent understanding of infrastructure and building construction, enterprise, innovation and business growth issue</li>
<li>Good knowledge of local legislations </li>
<li>Proficient in the use of Primavera planning software and have extensive experience of using it in a commercial environment</li>
<li>Knowledge of principles and techniques of the planning profession and development process.</li>
<li>Preferably Licensed Engineer</li>
</ul>

Minimum Experience:

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<li style=”text-align:justify”>Have a minimum of 1-3 years in project planning role and or technical experience unless direct entry through Gradate recruitment</li>
</ul>

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate 
The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years. 
Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us. 
AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.

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