Planning Engineer (Construction)

About the role

The Planning Engineer is responsible for preparing computer generated schedule programming using tools such as Primavera, MS Project or others to monitor progress and substantiate time and cost entitlements. The role involves monitoring construction programme progress, determining delay events and their impacts, and providing strategic advice on planning and scheduling systems.

Key responsibilities

• Prepares computer generated schedule programming (Primavera, MS Project or others) to monitor the progress and substantiate time and cost entitlements
• Monitors the progress of the construction programme and determines the delay events and their impacts
• Prepares progress reports and progress audits
• Prepares commissioning programmes
• Prepares recovery programmes
• Prepares baseline schedule which includes resource loading and progress
• Keeps updated on the construction industry practices and standards, and recommends ways to improve the planning and scheduling systems
• Provides advice on post-contract claims, reviews, disputes and litigation on programming

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in any Engineering discipline or Construction Management
• Hands-on experience with Primavera and/or MS Project software
• Experience in using 4D Synchro
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of construction and general application of principles, theories and industry practices and standards
• Proficient with planning and scheduling techniques
• Ability to influence various stakeholders and build long-term relationships
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at one time
• Ability to analyse and synthesize complex issues quickly