Planning Engineer

Job Description

Project Scheduling: • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using planning tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project. • Define project milestones, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with project stakeholders. Progress Monitoring and Reporting: • Track project progress and ensure alignment with the schedule. • Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and performance indicators for stakeholders. • Highlight potential delays and provide mitigation strategies. Resource Management: • Analyze resource allocation and ensure optimal utilization of manpower, materials, and equipment. • Identify resource constraints and recommend solutions. Coordination and Communication: • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to update schedules. • Facilitate regular project meetings to discuss progress and address challenges. Cost Estimation and Budgeting: • Develop Cost Estimates: Prepare detailed cost estimates for various project phases, including materials, labor, equipment, and other expenses. This may involve using various estimation techniques like parametric, analogy, or bottom-up approaches. • Prepare Project Budgets: Create comprehensive project budgets based on the cost estimates, considering potential risks and contingencies. This budget serves as a financial roadmap for the project. • Cost Control: Monitor actual project costs against the budgeted amounts, identifying any variances and potential cost overruns. Cost Tracking and Reporting: • Track Project Expenditures: Monitor and record all project expenses, including invoices, payments, and other financial transactions. • Prepare Cost Reports: Generate regular cost reports that compare actual costs to budgeted amounts, highlighting any variances and their potential causes. • Analyze Cost Data: Analyze cost data to identify trends, areas of cost overruns, and opportunities for cost optimization.  Cost Optimization and Risk Management: • Identify Cost-Saving Measures: Explore and implement strategies to reduce project costs without compromising quality or safety. This may involve value engineering, alternative material selection, or negotiating better deals with suppliers. • Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify and assess potential cost risks, such as material price fluctuations, labor shortages, or unforeseen delays. Develop mitigation plans to minimize the impact of these risks on the project budget.  Compliance: • Ensure that all planning activities comply with company policies, procedures, and project requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. • Minimum of 4 years of experience as a planner engineer in construction. • Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other planning tools. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. • Knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques. • Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.