Planning Engineer Civil

Job Description

The planning engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of construction projects. The role involves coordinating with project teams, analyzing risks, and ensuring alignment with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent tools.
• Prepare baseline programs, work breakdown structures (WBS), and construction methodologies.
• Ensure project schedules align with contractual milestones and client requirements.
• Develop short-term and long-term planning strategies to optimize projects.

• Track project progress, identify delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct critical path analysis (CPA) to assess project timelines and potential risks.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly progress reports to management and clients.
• Monitor resource allocation and highlight potential inefficiencies.

• Analyze project delays and prepare extension of time (EOT) claims.
• Identify bottlenecks and risks, proposing mitigation strategies to minimize delays.
• Support the commercial team in contractual claims and variation orders.

• Work closely with project managers, site engineers, quantity surveyors, and subcontractors.
• Provide technical input for tender schedules, contract programs, and cash flow forecasts.
• Participate in progress meetings and present project status updates.

• Ensure schedules comply with project specifications, company policies, and local regulations.
• Assist in planning and scheduling HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) activities.
• Implement best practices in planning, risk assessment, and project management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling in the construction industry.
• Certifications (preferred): PMP, PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or equivalent.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Primavera P6, MS Project, and scheduling techniques.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, EOT claims, and risk management.
• Proficiency in resource and cost-loaded scheduling.
• Key skills: Microstation, FEA, Construction experience, Data collection, Production design, Microsoft Word, CAD, Drafting, AutoCAD, Hydraulics, NavisWorks.

Employment Details

Employment type: Full time
Vacancy: 1
Monthly salary: 15,000