Planning Engineer

Role Purpose

Estimate a timescale for a project and to ensure that the outlined deadlines are met. Work closely with site managers and other engineers to ensure a project runs on schedule and material supplies are sufficient.

• Assist the Planning Manager in developing the basic overall construction schedule into a fully detailed one, and prepare amendments and alternatives to it during the course of construction, to meet or improve on project target.
• Prepare reports as required by the Planning Manager on all aspects of the project, including the issuance of weekly, monthly reports to monitor work progress.  
• Monitors project schedule and budget during construction through site visits and report updates to Sr. Planning Engineer / Planning Manager.
• Perform logic network planning using Critical Path Method for the development of all plans and schedules.
• Prepare the project’s baseline schedule and critical paths analysis three weeks look ahead schedule according to internal standards, technical and contractual requirement.
• Review the projects baseline schedule/ three weeks look ahead schedule with the Project Manager and Project Planning Manager for final approval.
• Monitor the implementation of the schedule and three weeks ahead of schedules (including the progress of execution, the subcontractors work, the shop drawings, materials submissions and follow-up on procurement activities as well as the provision and use of resources).
• Point out and analyse any identified delays/discrepancies, propose appropriate solutions to prevent exceeding the project completion date.
• Participate in the development of the commissioning plan into a fully detailed schedule outlining resources and system completion strategy with the operations team.
• Monitor the Sub-contractors performance to assure that they meet project overall performance requirements.
• Progress report to all key stakeholders involved in the project as required.
• Coordinate with the Senior Planning Engineer and the contracts engineer to produce the notice of delays/claims
• Ensure that all established HSE & Quality policies are administered and enforced in all areas.
• Report all violations and resolved on time
• Effective implementation of HSE Management system as per HSE procedures

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering field.
• 5+ years’ experience in the domain of project management, project control, planning, and estimation, budgeting and cost control.

• Industry Certifications in Project Management preferred

• Excellent knowledge in planning/cost control techniques, methods, systems, standards and software.

• Ability to develop and maintain highly effective relationships, externally and internally.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Ability to organize work effectively and prioritize under tough deadlines and high pressure situations.

Flexibility in order to adapt to varying and changing demands.