Planning Engineer

Description

Job Descriptions:

1. Project scheduling

• Develop the master schedule using tools like Microsoft Project
• Break down the project into activities (WBS – Work Breakdown Structure)
• Define durations, sequences, and dependencies

2. Progress monitoring & updates

• Track actual site progress vs planned schedule
• Update schedules weekly or monthly
• Identify delays and highlight critical activities (critical path)

3. Reporting

• Prepare progress reports for management and clients
• Create S-curves, dashboards, and lookahead schedules (e.g., 2-week or 1-month plans)
• Present schedule status in meetings

4. Delay analysis & recovery planning

• Analyze causes of delays (weather, design changes, site issues)
• Propose mitigation or recovery plans to get back on track
• Support extension of time (EOT) claims if needed

5. Coordination

• Work closely with site engineers, project managers, and subcontractors
• Ensure all parties follow the agreed timeline
• Align procurement, manpower, and construction activities

6. Resource planning

• Plan manpower, equipment, and materials based on schedule
• Optimize resource allocation to avoid idle time or shortages

7. Tender & baseline planning

• Prepare schedules during the tender stage (before project starts)
• Develop the baseline schedule that becomes the project reference

Requirements

• Possess at least a Diploma and above in Engineering (Civil).
• 1 to 5 years of working experience in related field is required.
• Ability to communicate, motivate staffs /clients / suppliers.
• Willing to travel to project sites, flexible with time and willing to render.
• Good attitude with responsibility and able to work independently.