Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
- Prepare baseline programs, recovery schedules, and look-ahead plans.
- Monitor project progress and performance against the approved schedule.
- Identify schedule risks, delays, and opportunities; recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and critical path analysis.
- Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, consultants, and subcontractors to gather data for planning updates.
- Track project milestones, resource usage, and productivity metrics.
- Conduct delay analysis and support in extension of time (EOT) claims.
- Ensure planning and scheduling activities comply with contract requirements and company procedures.
- Support tender planning and preparation of time schedules for bids and proposals.
Requirements:
- Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 - 12 years of experience in planning roles within the construction or fit-out industry.
- Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and charts).
- Solid understanding of project controls, cost engineering, and construction methodologies.
- Familiarity with delay analysis methods such as impacted as-planned, time impact analysis, etc.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience in preparing reports for senior management and clients.
- Knowledge of contractual terms and claims is an advantage.
Preferred Attributes:
- Certification in Primavera or project planning.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects concurrently.
- Fluent in English and/or Local Language.
Desired Candidate Profile
We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to lead project scheduling, progress monitoring, and resource planning across complex construction and/or fit-out projects. The successful candidate will ensure timely project delivery by applying advanced planning techniques, managing baseline programs, and coordinating with stakeholders.