Planning Manager

Job Overview :

The Planning Manager will oversee and lead all aspects of planning and scheduling for electrical engineering projects, particularly focusing on substations, electrical systems, and manufacturing of electrical components. This role requires a strong background in engineering services, project management, and the ability to coordinate the timely and cost-effective delivery of large-scale projects in the electrical infrastructure or manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement comprehensive project schedules for electrical engineering projects, including substation construction or manufacturing processes for electrical equipment.
• Define project timelines, key milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Ensure that all projects are planned with appropriate resource allocation, risk assessments, and timeframes.
• Lead a team of planning engineers and coordinators, guiding them through day-to-day project planning and schedule management activities.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders (suppliers, contractors) to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Communicate effectively with teams across disciplines to ensure project schedules are met and that project tasks are completed on time.
• Efficiently allocate resources (labor, equipment, and materials) for substation and manufacturing projects.
• Manage resource scheduling, identifying potential issues or resource shortages, and take proactive steps to mitigate risks.
• Ensure project planning aligns with the approved budget and resources.
• Monitor ongoing project costs, and implement cost-saving measures where applicable.
• Report on budget performance and deviations, providing corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, including technical, environmental, and scheduling risks.
• Develop risk management strategies and solutions, ensuring that project objectives are achieved without compromising on quality or safety.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices in electrical engineering, substations, and manufacturing processes.
• Oversee the quality control and inspection processes, ensuring that all stages of the project meet both internal and client specifications.
• Regularly report project progress to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure that key milestones, potential delays, and issues are communicated effectively and in a timely manner.
• Maintain comprehensive records of project plans, schedules, and reports for auditing and future reference.
• Drive improvements in planning methodologies and practices, ensuring the adoption of best practices and tools.
• Lead initiatives aimed at optimizing project planning, scheduling processes, and the use of project management software tools.
• Oversee the completion of all necessary project documentation and ensure a smooth transition at project completion, either for client handover or for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure that post-project evaluations and lessons learned are documented for future projects.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Education : Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience : +15 years of experience in project planning within the electrical engineering or manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience in managing planning and scheduling for substation projects, electrical systems, or large-scale manufacturing processes.
• Strong background in project management with a focus on planning, risk management, and resource allocation.