Planning Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using industry-standard software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
  
• Coordinate with project teams to gather accurate activity duration, resource requirements, and dependencies.
  
• Perform critical path analysis and schedule risk assessments to identify potential delays and recommend corrective actions.
  
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and report variances to project leadership.
  
• Conduct regular schedule reviews and update forecasts to reflect current project status and upcoming milestones.
  
• Prepare and present schedule reports, progress dashboards, and performance metrics for internal and client stakeholders.
  
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and site teams to align material deliveries, labor deployment, and equipment availability with the project timeline.
  
• Support change management processes by evaluating the impact of scope changes on the project schedule.
  
• Ensure compliance with project-specific scheduling standards and contractual obligations.
  
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior planning personnel and support continuous improvement in planning practices.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in construction project planning and scheduling.
  
• Proven expertise in using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project for schedule development and analysis.
  
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and critical path management.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
  
• Familiarity with industry standards such as CPM (Critical Path Method), Earned Value Management (EVM), and scheduling best practices.
  
• Experience working in large-scale infrastructure, commercial, or industrial construction projects is highly preferred.
  
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.