Senior Planning Engineer

Job Description

Job Description: We are hiring a Senior Planning Engineer to lead and manage the planning, scheduling, and progress control functions on high-value projects across their lifecycle. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop integrated project schedules, ensure accurate progress tracking, and provide actionable insights to project leadership for decision-making.This is a strategic role suited for an experienced planner with deep exposure to Primavera P6 , EVM , and multidisciplinary project execution (civil, MEP, procurement, engineering, etc.). Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and optimize baseline and detailed schedules using Primavera P6. Integrate engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities into a unified master schedule. Prepare look-ahead programs , resource histograms, S-curves, and key milestones. Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and perform delay analysis and time impact assessments (TIA). Lead periodic planning reviews with project management and client stakeholders. Generate earned value reports , variance analysis, and forecasts. Track change orders and support claims preparation with schedule substantiation. Align with procurement and subcontracting teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and services. Mentor junior planners and ensure adherence to planning standards and procedures. Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Civil. 8+ years of planning experience in EPC, construction, or infrastructure projects. Expert user of Primavera P6 and MS Excel; knowledge of TILOS, MS Project is a plus. Solid understanding of project controls principles , critical path method (CPM), and WBS structuring. Hands-on experience with earned value management (EVM) , risk-adjusted scheduling, and forensic delay analysis. Strong reporting skills and ability to present to internal and external stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.