Planning Engineer

Planning Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Scheduling and Planning:

2. Develop, manage, and update detailed project schedules for large-scale construction projects using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar planning tools.

3. Work closely with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to prepare baseline schedules, including the critical path, milestones, and resource allocation.
4. Create short-term and long-term schedules for construction activities, ensuring optimal allocation of resources, materials, and labor.

5. Set up project timelines, incorporating work breakdown structures (WBS) to track project progress efficiently.

6. Progress Monitoring and Reporting:

7. Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly progress and compare actual progress to the planned schedule.

8. Prepare and present regular project performance reports to senior management, stakeholders, and clients.
9. Provide detailed analysis and reports on deviations from the planned schedule and recommend corrective actions.

10. Analyze and forecast project completion dates, providing key stakeholders with early warnings regarding any potential delays or schedule conflicts.

11. Risk and Delay Management:

12. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks that could impact the schedule, including delays due to weather, supply chain issues, or unforeseen site conditions.

13. Work closely with the project team to develop contingency plans to minimize the impact of any delays.

14. Lead root-cause analysis for any delays and propose corrective measures, working closely with contractors and subcontractors to resolve issues quickly.

15. Resource and Material Planning:

16. Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure that materials and resources are available on-site as per the project schedule.

17. Develop resource-loading plans, ensuring optimal deployment of manpower, machinery, and equipment.

18. Coordinate the material ordering process and ensure that critical materials are available as required to avoid delays.

19. Stakeholder Coordination and Communication:

20. Serve as the primary point of contact for all planning and scheduling-related matters with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.

21. Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to provide updates on project schedule, progress, and issues.

22. Ensure clear communication regarding schedule changes, progress, and impacts to the client, project manager, and other team members.

23. Documentation and Change Management:

24. Maintain and control all planning-related documentation, including revised schedules, progress reports, and any change orders.

25. Evaluate the impact of any scope changes or contract modifications on the project schedule and provide updated schedules accordingly.

26. Document all deviations from the original schedule and the reasons for those deviations.

27. Mentoring and Team Leadership:

28. Mentor and train junior planning engineers, providing guidance and support in developing their technical skills.

29. Lead the planning team in creating detailed schedules, identifying and mitigating scheduling issues, and improving planning processes.

30. Ensure that planning team members are well-equipped to handle planning software and tools effectively.

31. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:

32. Ensure that the planning process is aligned with industry standards, quality controls, and best practices.

33. Evaluate and recommend improvements to planning processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency.
34. Ensure compliance with client-specific requirements, industry regulations, and safety standards throughout the planning phase.

Required 7+ yrs of experience in the construction background.