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As a Planning Engineer, your primary responsibility is to develop and manage project schedules and plans to ensure successful project execution. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define project objectives, identify key deliverables, and establish realistic timelines. Your role is crucial in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain project schedules: Create detailed project schedules using appropriate software tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and ensure that schedules are updated regularly to reflect progress, delays, and changes. Conduct project analysis: Perform critical path analysis, resource allocation analysis, and schedule risk analysis to identify potential issues, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization. Collaborate with project stakeholders: Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and other stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and constraints. Obtain inputs from team members to create accurate schedules and plans. Monitor project progress: Track project activities, milestones, and deliverables against the established schedule. Identify and report any deviations, delays, or risks to the project team and propose corrective actions. Handling multiple projects & Central planning activities Resource management: Coordinate with the project team to ensure that resources (manpower, equipment, materials) are available as per project requirements. Identify resource constraints and propose solutions to optimize resource utilization. Risk management: Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project schedules. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize project delays and disruptions. Change management: Assess the impact of scope changes, variations, and delays on project schedules. Evaluate change requests and work with the project team to incorporate approved changes into the schedule. Progress reporting: Prepare and present regular progress reports, including schedule performance indicators, key milestones, and critical activities, to project stakeholders and senior management. Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. Experience in using Primavera & Ms Project Experience: Proven experience as a Planning Engineer or similar role in a relevant industry (e.g., construction, engineering, oil and gas). Typically, 7-10 years of experience is required. Project management skills: Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools. Familiarity with scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools. Analytical abilities: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform critical path analysis, resource allocation analysis, and schedule risk analysis. Communication skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex information in a clear and concise manner. Attention to detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in project schedules and plans. Time management: Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapts to changing priorities, and manages uncertainty and ambiguity. Teamwork: Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with project teams, stakeholders, and contractors. Show more Show less
