Planning Engineer

Professional services company providing project management and controls services in the United States and Middle East
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Planning Engineer

Decima International, a premier professional services provider specializing in project management and controls services, is seeking a Planning Engineer to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on multiple Datacenter projects for a leading technology client. The position is based in Cairo, Egypt, and requires a professional with at least 2 years of construction planning and scheduling experience.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for complex planning and scheduling tasks, including change management, scheduled maintenance, and multi-project resource management. You'll work directly with clients, establishing work breakdown structures, managing CPM baseline schedules, and implementing earned value systems. The role demands strong technical expertise in tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, combined with excellent communication skills to interface with both technical and management-level personnel.

Decima International offers a compelling work environment built on partnership, talent development, and maintained excellence. The company provides a competitive compensation package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, and performance-based bonuses. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to grow their careers while working on high-profile, challenging projects in a global context.

The company stands out for its commitment to becoming the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors, following a simple yet powerful formula: treating client engagements as partnerships, attracting top talent, and maintaining service excellence through regulated growth. They are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, offering consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of background or status.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Planning Engineer

  • Establish strong client relationships and communicate with technical and management personnel
  • Prepare and present PowerPoint decks on progress, findings, and recommendations
  • Review project plans, requirements, and specifications
  • Establish work breakdown structures, CPM baseline schedules, and integrated master schedules
  • Perform resource analyses and identify bottlenecks
  • Update and maintain monthly and weekly schedules and reports
  • Coordinate schedule reviews with consultants, contractors, and vendors
  • Develop and implement earned value system (EVM)
  • Identify program risks and provide mitigation recommendations
  • Perform what-if and delay analyses

Requirements For Planning Engineer

  • 2+ years of construction planning and scheduling experience
  • Bachelor's degree in construction engineering, engineering, project management, or related technical field
  • Fluency in English
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
  • Strong understanding of construction and scheduling best practices
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with technical and complicated construction programs

Benefits For Planning Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Competitive salary package
  • Paid time off
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance

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