Description
Position Objective:It is the responsibility of the planning engineer to estimate a timescale for a project and to ensure that the outlined deadlines are met. They work closely with site managers and other engineers to ensure a project runs on schedule and that material supplies are sufficient.Key Responsibilities:Assist the Planning Manager in developing the basic overall construction schedule into a fully detailed one, and prepare amendments and alternatives to it during the course of construction, to meet or improve on project target.Prepare reports as required by the Planning Manager on all aspects of the project, including the issuance of weekly, monthly reports to monitor work progress. Monitors project schedule and budget during construction.Update detailed programs and schedules in accordance with drawings and current obligations. These include the planned and actual progress of each separately identified activity of the project.Prepare and analyze the time and cost of extension (EOT).Identify, analyze, and inform the Planning Manager of variations between planned and actual progress, and advise the Planning Manager on initiating remedial action at the earliest opportunity.Attend meetings with clients as necessary.Respond to questions regarding space allocation, space utilization, selection of furnishings, and code compliancePerform any other duty as assigned by the Head of Planning SectionAny other duties as assignedKey Skills and Competencies:Excellent knowledge in planning/cost control techniques, methods, systems, standards and software.5+ years’ experience in the domain of project management, project control, planning, and estimation, budgeting and cost control.Competent with Primavera P6Industry Certifications in Project Management and Project Controls Computer literate.BS Civil Engineering from a reputable college.