Planning Engineer

Job Description & Requirements The Planning Engineer is responsible, but not limited to, the following: • 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. Minimum Qualifications/ Job Experience: • A Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering discipline or Construction Management. • Hands-on experience with Primavera and/or MS Project software is a requirement. Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: • 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/ projects at one time. • Ability to analyse and synthesize complex issues quickly.