Planning Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops project cost estimates and resource loaded schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project software
• Works directly with the Project Managers and project team members to identify and resolve problems in the area of planning and scheduling
• Directly monitors, controls, consolidates and provides feedback to the project plans developed and maintained by each Project Manager across the company
• Assists project management team in preparation of project reporting including but not limited to scheduling updates and analysis, financial reports, progress reporting, change management and various reporting for management
• Reviews and ensures communication of project related information to ensure project objectives will be executed in a timely manner
• Conducts project progress monitoring including identifying critical activities and reviewing forecasts with progress achieved to date
• Provides support as required to the Project Manager at customer meetings
• Assist in preparing baseline program, schedules, milestones, deliverables and timelines as per project management plan.
• Identify schedule variances of project status against schedule baseline.
• Prepare forecasts resulting from significant deviations from scheduled baselines.
• Coordinate with Senior Planner for resolution of project control issues on site.
• Responsible for keen preparation of Project Schedule and monitors project in timely manner.

Qualifications

• Graduate of BS in Civil Engineering or any equivalent
• Must have at least 4-5 years related work experience
• Advanced proficiency with desktop applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and planning software (e.g. Primavera P6 and MS Project)
• Technical knowledge in specialized field, including construction processes and/or cost and planning
• Additional Skills: Must have knowledge in using AutoCadd