Talent Pool - Senior Planning Engineer - Construction Supervision

About Hill International:

Hill International is a global leader in managing construction risk and delivering high-profile, technically complex infrastructure projects. With a major footprint in the Middle East, Hill provides expert supervision, project controls, and contract management services across the regions largest developments.

Position Overview:

Hill International is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join its construction supervision team in the Middle East. The role is crucial in ensuring that major infrastructure and building projects are delivered on time, by developing and monitoring comprehensive project schedules, identifying delays, and implementing mitigation strategies in coordination with project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Scheduling:

  • Develop and maintain baseline project schedules using Primavera P6.

  • Track progress, identify slippages, analyze the critical path, and forecast potential delays.

  • Provide impact assessments for design or construction changes.

• Progress Monitoring & Reporting:

  • Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports, dashboards, and S-curves.

  • Advise management and clients on schedule performance and recommend corrective actions.

• Claims & Delay Analysis:

  • Perform forensic planning and delay analysis to assess claims and extensions of time (EOT).

  • Support contractual correspondence related to planning and scheduling.

• Stakeholder Coordination:

  • Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and client representatives on all planning-related matters.

  • Participate in progress meetings, providing expert planning input.

• Compliance & Documentation:

  • Ensure all schedules and planning deliverables comply with project and contractual requirements.

  • Maintain detailed records and planning logs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  • Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in project planning, with at least 5 years in the Middle East.

  • Experience on large-scale infrastructure, highways, rail, airports, or mixed-use developments is highly preferred.

• Technical Skills:

  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Excel.

  • Knowledge of delay analysis techniques 

  • Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and region-specific regulations.

• Certifications (Preferred):

  • PMP, PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or equivalent.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus).