Planning And Cost Control Engineer

Job description / Role

- Technical knowledge of Project management & Planning
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
- Analyze project cost data and provide forecasts, identifying potential variances and proposing corrective actions.
- Coordinate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment on project scope and timelines.
- Utilize advanced scheduling software to create visual representations of project timelines and progress.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for management, summarizing project status and performance metrics.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies to manage schedule and budget uncertainties.
- Facilitate regular project meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and solutions with the project team.
- Monitor resource allocation and productivity, ensuring optimal use of manpower and materials.
- Implement best practices in cost control and scheduling methodologies to improve project efficiency.
- Stay updated with industry trends and tools, continuously seeking improvements in planning and cost management processes.

- Previous experience in project planning , monitoring & controlling
- Previous experience in Cost management & Earned Value calculations
- Experience in tracking & reporting the projects
- Technical knowledge in preparing projects balance sheets to control the project cost
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with a strong analytical focus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in planning and cost control within the construction or engineering sectors.
- Proven experience with project management software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for effective scheduling.
- Certification in Project Management (PMP) or Cost Engineering (CCE) is highly preferred for credibility.
- Hands-on experience in managing budgets and understanding financial statements to drive cost efficiency.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools to manipulate and interpret complex cost data.
- Exceptional communication skills to articulate project details and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proactive problem-solving abilities, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in dynamic project environments.

About the Company

Since National Fire Fighting Manufacturing FZCO (NAFFCO) was established, it has grown to become the largest fire fighting equipment manufacturer in the Middle East and one of the top manufacturers worldwide.

The companys core business focuses on design, manufacture, supply, installation and after sales services with our highly trained and experienced technicians and engineers for fire fighting products ranging from basic fire extinguishers to highly sophisticated fire engines. The company provides total fire protection solutions to the most prestigious developments around the world, including residential buildings, commercial complexes, telecommunication centers, industrial installations, oil refineries and petrochemical plants and airport installations.

With its presence in over 100 countries, NAFFCO headquarters is located in United Arab Emirates, where a wide range of innovative fire fighting equipment is manufactured with the companys state-of-the-art technology.