🌟 Who Are We?
At Avanceon, we don’t just do automation—we lead the charge. As a multinational player with a presence in Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, we've been providing cutting-edge control system integration, energy management, and automation solutions for over 24 years. Our clients include major blue-chip companies, and our work spans multiple industries. When it comes to tech, quality, and innovation, we don’t cut corners—we set the standard.
💼 Job Overview:Role Overview The Planning Engineer will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and forecasting across engineering, procurement, and construction phases. The role also supports delay analysis, EOT submissions, and ensures accurate reporting, documentation, and contractual compliance.Key Responsibilities
•Develop and maintain baseline schedules (Primavera P6 / MS Project) including WBS, milestones, and critical path
•Monitor progress, update schedules, and perform variance analysis (SPI, delays, float)
•Develop, consolidate, and submit weekly/monthly progress reports (PPRs) to client and management
•Prepare project dashboards, S-curves, and look-ahead plans for internal and external stakeholders
•Track Planned vs Actual performance and highlight early warnings for delays
•Perform forecasting and completion projections, recommending recovery plans where required
•Integrate procurement, FAT, and delivery schedules into the master plan
•Maintain risk register and conduct Time Impact Analysis (TIA) for delay events
•Support preparation of EOT claims, delay notices, and contractual correspondence
•Maintain planning records, logs, and document version control in coordination with document control
•Coordinate with engineering, procurement, site teams, and client/consultant for schedule alignment
Requirements
•Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial or equivalent)
•3 to 5 years of experience in EPC / construction / industrial projects •Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
•Strong knowledge of planning, forecasting, and delay analysis
•Experience in progress reporting, S-curves, and dashboards
•Familiarity with EOT processes and contractual frameworks
•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Key Skills
•Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
•Effective communication and stakeholder coordination
•Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
•Detail-oriented with strong reporting and documentation discipline
KPIs
•Schedule adherence and forecast accuracy
•Timely and accurate submission of progress reports (PPRs)
•Effectiveness in delay identification and mitigation
•Quality of EOT / claim support documentation
Preferred
•Experience in delay claims and EOT preparation
•Exposure to multi-site or fast-track projects
•Familiarity with document control systems
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial or equivalent)
- 3 to 5 years of experience in EPC / construction / industrial projects
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
- Strong knowledge of planning, forecasting, and delay analysis
- Experience in progress reporting, S-curves, and dashboards
- Familiarity with EOT processes and contractual frameworks
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
What We Do
Avanceon is the leading provider of automation, control systems integration, proprietary energy management solutions and support services. It has a strong market footprint through its offices in Dubai - UAE (covering Middle East), Lahore - Pakistan (covering South Asia) and Exton, Pennsylvania - United States of America (covering North America). Avanceon is also among the select group of ‘certified members’ of Control System Integrators Association (‘CSIA’) and is also listed on the Control Engineering Magazine’s System Integrator Hall of Fame.Avanceon has been in the automation business for the last 24 years and has transformed into a 360 degree solution provider for automation, energy management, service and maintenance. Servicing clients over a span of two decades, Avanceon has completed several projects for major blue chip companies enabling it to earn strong credentials, move up the learning curve and develop a diverse client base. Going forward, it intends to capitalize on its core strengths to expand its footprint in the Middle East by setting up offices in Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Oman.
