Planning Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with project managers and key stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
• Create and manage project schedules using industry-standard scheduling tools.
• Monitor progress, identify potential delays, and propose corrective actions.
• Efficiently allocate resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to meet project objectives.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Identify and assess potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project timelines.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Generate regular project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Highlight key milestones, challenges, and recommended actions.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other team members to optimize project efficiency.
• Participate in project review meetings to assess progress and address concerns.
• Evaluate the impact of changes to project scope and timelines.
• Implement changes effectively and communicate adjustments to relevant parties.
• Participate in post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
Propose enhancements to planning and scheduling processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in construction or engineering projects.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Thorough understanding of project management principles.
• Experience in large-scale construction projects.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts.
• Professional certification in project management (PMP, Prince2) is a plus.