Planning Engineer

Job Description

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed baseline schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Prepare project work breakdown structures (WBS), activity sequencing, logic relationships, and resource loading.
• Develop construction schedules for civil, MEP, piping, infrastructure, and water/wastewater treatment projects.
• Prepare procurement, engineering, and construction integrated schedules.

Project Controls

• Monitor project progress against approved baseline schedules.
• Update schedules based on site progress and actual execution data.
• Analyze delays, critical paths, float consumption, and productivity trends.
• Prepare recovery and mitigation plans for delayed activities.
• Conduct earned value analysis and project performance evaluations when required.

Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, S-curves, histograms, and KPI reports.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement teams, subcontractors, and clients regarding schedule status.
• Participate in project review meetings and planning coordination meetings.
• Support management with forecasting and completion target assessments.

Site & Execution Support

• Conduct site visits to validate actual progress versus planned progress.
• Coordinate with execution teams to identify constraints and corrective actions.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, and productivity performance.
• Ensure schedule alignment with project priorities, safety requirements, and client milestones.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain planning records, schedule revisions, and delay documentation.
• Support claims preparation and extension of time (EOT) documentation when required.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual obligations, and project reporting standards.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 4–8 years of relevant experience in construction planning and project controls.
• Proven hands-on experience in infrastructure, MEP, industrial, civil, or water/wastewater treatment projects.
• Experience handling project schedules independently with minimal supervision.

Technical Skills

Mandatory

• Strong proficiency in:
• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Strong understanding of:
• CPM Scheduling
• Project Controls
• Progress Measurement
• Delay Analysis
• Recovery Planning
• Experience in:
• Progress monitoring and reporting
• Construction sequencing
• Site coordination

Preferred

• Experience in water features
• Knowledge of Power BI or advanced Excel reporting.
• Understanding of contracts and claims support.

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and reporting accuracy.
• Proactive mindset with strong follow-up capability.
• Practical understanding of site execution activities.

Preferred Project Background

Candidates with experience in the following project types will be highly preferred:

• Water Features/Aquatics
• Pumping Stations
• Infrastructure Networks
• Industrial Facilities
• MEP Construction Projects
• Civil & Structural Works

Work Location: In person