Planning Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive project schedules that outline tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
• Estimating the resources (labor, materials, equipment) required for each project task and allocating them efficiently within the project schedule.
• Identifying the critical path of the project, which represents the sequence of tasks that must be completed on time to prevent delays in project completion.
• Analyzing the project schedule to identify opportunities for optimization, such as minimizing resource conflicts, reducing project duration, and improving efficiency.
• Tracking the progress of project activities against the baseline schedule, identifying deviations, and implementing corrective actions to keep the project on track.
• Prepare progress reports (daily, weekly, and monthly) and presentations for project stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress against key performance indicators and adjust plans as needed to ensure success.
• Implementing Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to measure project performance in terms of cost and schedule variance, forecasting performance, and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Assessing the impact of changes to the project scope, schedule, or resources, and updating the project schedule accordingly while minimizing disruptions.
• Identifying potential risks to the project schedule and developing contingency plans to mitigate their impact, ensuring that project timelines are maintained despite unforeseen challenges.
• Providing regular updates on project schedule performance to project stakeholders, including project managers, clients, and subcontractors, and addressing any scheduling concerns or issues promptly.
• Utilizing project management software tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar applications to create and manage project schedules effectively.
• Employing effective cash flow management practices to ensure positive cash flow throughout the entire lifecycle of the project.
• Proficient in project EOT analysis, recording project delays, and maintaining delay logs.