Planning Engineer

Description:

• Monitor construction progress regularly using scheduling software and actual feedback data.
• Review and assess contractor’s baseline program, revised schedules, progress updates, and look-ahead schedules.
• Identify variances between scheduled and actual progress; recommend corrective actions and mitigation strategies.
• Require and review contractor’s revised programs when progress is not satisfactory or falls behind schedule.
• Provide technical input and analysis on Extension of Time (EOT) claims, concurrent delays, and Time Impact Analysis (TIA).
• Verify contractor’s recovery plans, acceleration proposals, and evaluate their effectiveness to meet project timelines.
• Assist in identifying project obstacles or risks and propose solutions to prevent delays.
• Review and ensure accuracy of contractor’s resource-loaded, cost-loaded, and man-hour schedules.
• Coordinate with contractor QS to align progress certification with actual site progress.
• Monitor contractor’s cash flow forecasts and activity-value schedules to assess financial planning and progress measurement.
• Make weekly meeting and reporting to QS head /management
• Support the development and agreement of Progress Measurement Systems (PMS) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Attend and participate in progress review meetings with stakeholders (Employer, Consultants, Contractors, Authorities) and document minutes.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and executive summaries with program analysis and recommendations.
• Maintain and update project control logs for critical issues, submittals, RFIs, variations, NCRs, and site instructions, linking to scheduling impact.
• Provide planning input for commissioning requirements, inspections, and test schedules.
• Ensure proper record-keeping of contemporary documents relevant to project delays and planning issues.
• Issue notices for contractor delays, slow performance, and non-compliance with the program.
• Conduct delay analysis using recognized methodologies (e.g., windows analysis, TIA) and demonstrate contractor responsibility for delays.
• Prepare planning presentations, reports, and visuals for client and management meetings.
• Collaborate with contractors and clients to resolve planning and scheduling conflicts efficiently.
• Monthly progress reports shall be prepared based on the work carried out by the contractor and highlighting the problems, obstacles, shortages and recommendations.

Requirements:

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• 4+ years’ experience

Preferred Education & Experience

• Solid command of core engineering principles with the ability to apply them to real-world, multidisciplinary projects.
• Proficient in problem-solving
• Experienced with industry-standard software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit)
• Competent in data interpretation and statistical analysis
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Demonstrate critical thinking and sound engineering judgement
• Detail-oriented and quality focused
• Effective communicator