Senior Planning Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

• Development & Implementation of efficient Planning Functions, such as Work Break down Structure, Master schedule review, Manpower Histograms & Cost loading, Progress Measurement System and coordination.
• Schedule/Progress Reviews and provides recommendation for approval and/or comments on the contractor's schedule submissions, relying on relevant contract terms & conditions and GHDs' best practices.
• Production of project status reports and management of project dashboards.
• Liaise with Project Management to support teams and monitor performance to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
• Review of Time Extension Claims, Forensic analysis of schedules, Risk analysis and Continuous improvement strategies.
• Understands and applies engineering, procurement, and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships Develops and maintains critical path logic networks and bar charts utilizing this information.
• Reviews contractor's schedule/progress updates, and weekly and monthly progress reports, and validates accuracy of progress data in coordination with the site team.
• Records any deviations and/or deficiencies in the progress of works, and drafts notification letters to contractors highlighting the areas of concern in terms of factors affecting the schedule/progress of the works.
• Leads the development of GHDs’ weekly & monthly progress reports and progress presentations, taking the lead for all schedule/progress related data, and coordinating with the project team to collate other inputs (quality, safety, commercial, etc).
• Presents progress progress status at meetings.
• Coordinate with site engineers and inspectors who shall verify the contents of the Daily Progress Reports and provide verified data to be reflected on the original Contractors' submission EOT Claims.
• Provide input/details on the project program as part of time impact analysis and claims determination.
• Generate tabular and graphic reports for baseline targets and actual earned values and forecasting.
• Pursue the implementation of technological advancements and digital innovations in the field of planning, monitoring and record keeping.

Desired candidate profile

• Generate tabular and graphic reports for baseline targets and actual earned values and forecasting.
• Pursue the implementation of technological advancements and digital innovations in the field of planning, monitoring and record keeping.
  

About you:

• A team player who is hungry to develop and achieve with a growing business.
• You will be a confident self-starter, with natural leadership abilities coupled with exceptional English written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field.
• Proficient PC skills including proficiency in various Project Controls software and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong level of working knowledge with Primavera (Certification as a Primavera Planner Professional is needed).
• MMUP accreditation and experience of minimum 5 years in the role of planning & project control.
• Competencies in working with PIMBOK Revision 5 (PMI registration will be well regarded).