Job Purpose:
The Planning Engineer is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling project activities to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution. The role involves tracking engineering, procurement, construction progress, manpower, materials, plant, and machinery utilization, while identifying risks, delays, and cost-related issues. The Planning Engineer will also support management reporting and coordinate with internal departments to maintain project schedules and performance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare, update, and monitor project schedules using
Primavera P6
.
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Review and verify project data and ensure proper linkage within project programs for accurate progress measurement.
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Track project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule variances or delays.
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Coordinate with project teams, engineering, procurement, site execution, and accounting departments to collect and validate project information.
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Monitor project expenditures,
calculate incurred costs
, and report balance quantities and prevailing rates.
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Assist in cost control activities by highlighting cost-related risks and deviations.
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Prepare and maintain logs related to project wastage and submit weekly summaries for management review.
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Generate periodic reports including:
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Project progress and completion reports
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Productivity reports
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Wastage reports
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Updated project timelines and recovery plans
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Provide planning data and reports to the Planning Manager as required.
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Ensure timely submission of weekly and monthly reports.
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Support project teams in achieving project milestones and delivery targets.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Accuracy of project schedules and reports
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Percentage of errors or missing project data
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Timely submission of weekly and monthly reports
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Effectiveness in identifying delays and cost variances
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Accuracy of cost tracking and expenditure reporting
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Coordination efficiency with internal departments and site teams
Minimum Qualification
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Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Minimum Experience
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Minimum 5 years of experience in planning and project controls within the contracting or construction industry