Position Summary:

The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing and managing detailed project plans and schedules in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 5-12 years of planning experience within the construction industry and possess strong expertise in resource allocation, schedule management, critical path analysis, and risk assessment, along with effective communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning:

 - Establish project timelines, milestones, and identify critical paths for successful project execution.

2. Resource Allocation:

- Collaborate with project teams to efficiently allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.

3. Schedule Management:

- Regularly monitor and update project schedules to reflect progress and any changes.

  - Manage letters, claims and time extensions.

  - Conduct on-site inspections to ensure project advancement aligns with the established timeline.

  - Coordinate with the Project Manager to develop and implement bi-weekly site lookahead work plans.

4. Critical Path Analysis:

  - Identify critical paths and potential bottlenecks in project schedules.

  - Develop strategies to mitigate delays and optimize project timelines.

5. Risk Assessment:

- Conduct risk assessments related to project schedules.

6. Collaboration with Project Teams:

- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide scheduling expertise.

 - Attend consultant meetings.

7. Reporting:

- Generate monthly project progress report and E1 E2 logs.

  - Highlight key milestones, potential risks, and deviations from the project schedule.

8. Resource Planning:

  - Collaborate with procurement and the Project Manager to ensure timely availability of resources.

  - Anticipate and address resource constraints that could impact project schedules.

9. Software Utilization:

- Utilize Primavera P6 to create, update, and analyze schedules. 

Skills

- 5-12 years of planning experience within the construction industry.

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

- Strong experience in Primavera P6.

- Proven experience in project planning and scheduling.

- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and software.

- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.