Planning/Cost Engineer

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Planning/Cost Engineer to join our team in Al Ain. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing project planning, cost estimation, and control for large-scale construction and engineering projects.

• Develop and maintain project schedules using advanced project management software
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects at various stages of development
• Monitor project progress and update schedules to reflect actual performance
• Analyze project costs and variances, providing regular reports to management
• Identify and assess project risks, developing mitigation strategies as needed
• Collaborate with project teams to optimize resource allocation and improve efficiency
• Perform earned value analysis and forecast project performance
• Assist in the preparation of bids and proposals for new projects
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure alignment between plans and actual progress
• Develop and maintain cost databases and historical records for future reference

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in planning and cost engineering, preferably in construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and experience with cost estimation software
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar CAD software
• Experience with risk analysis tools and techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Professional certifications such as PMP or CCP are preferred
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and project lifecycle management
• Expertise in cost control, budgeting, schedule development, and risk assessment
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required
• Familiarity with local construction practices and regulations in the UAE is a plus

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AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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