Junior Planning Engineer - Warsak Hydropower Project

A Planning Engineer on such a hydropower project plays a central role in organizing, tracking, and controlling the project schedule and resources so that rehabilitation or construction proceeds efficiently, safely, and on time.

Core Responsibilities

Project Scheduling & Timeline Development

• Develop detailed work schedules covering design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Use scheduling tools and methodologies (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Gantt charts, Critical Path Method).

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Track actual progress against the baseline schedule.
• Prepare regular progress updates and reports for project managers, client representatives (e.g., WAPDA), and funding partners.
• Identify delays and recommend corrective measures.

Coordination & Resource Planning

• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, electrical, and QA/QC teams to ensure activities are sequenced logically and resources (manpower, equipment, materials) are optimized.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders.

Risk & Delay Management

• Identify potential risks (e.g., weather, supply delays, technical issues) that may impact the schedule.
• Propose mitigation plans and schedule adjustments as needed.

Documentation & Control

• Maintain critical project documents such as baseline schedule, revised schedules, delay analyses, and meeting minutes.
• Support extension-of-time (EOT) claims or contractual correspondence when schedule changes occur.

Stakeholder Communication

• Present schedules and progress reports to the Project Director, Resident Engineer, contractors, and donors.
• Ensure transparency and alignment between technical and management teams.

Typical Skills & Tools

A Planning Engineer on hydropower projects usually needs:

• Engineering background (often civil, electrical, or mechanical).
• Proficiency in planning/scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• Understanding of construction and commissioning processes typical of dams and power stations.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person