Job Title: Planning Engineer
Department: Project Management / Planning
Reports To: Planning Manager / Project Manager
Industry: Construction / Modular and Prefabricated Buildings
1. Job Purpose
The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules to ensure that all project activities are completed within the approved time frame and in accordance with project requirements. The role involves coordinating with various departments, monitoring project progress, identifying potential delays, and recommending corrective actions to ensure timely project delivery.
2. Key Responsibilities and Duties
1. Develop, prepare, and maintain detailed project schedules, work programs, and timelines.
2. Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Construction teams to establish project activities and milestones.
3. Monitor actual project progress against approved schedules and identify deviations.
4. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
5. Analyze project delays, identify critical activities, and recommend recovery plans.
6. Monitor manpower, equipment, materials, and other project resources to support effective planning.
7. Coordinate with project managers and department heads to ensure timely completion of project activities.
8. Prepare and update project baseline schedules, look-ahead schedules, and progress forecasts.
9. Conduct schedule reviews and critical path analysis to identify potential risks affecting project completion.
10. Follow up on procurement and material delivery schedules to ensure availability of materials when required.
11. Assist in preparing project schedules for tenders and proposals.
12. Maintain proper documentation and records of project schedules, progress updates, and planning reports.
13. Ensure that project activities comply with approved plans, contractual requirements, and company procedures.
14. Attend project progress meetings and provide updates on schedule performance.
15. Recommend corrective and preventive actions to minimize project delays and improve productivity.
3. Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in project planning within the construction industry.
- Experience in modular and prefabricated building projects is an advantage.
- Knowledge of project scheduling, monitoring, and control techniques.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of project management principles and construction processes.
4. Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong teamwork and time-management skills.
- Ability to identify risks and recommend appropriate solutions.