Planning Engineer

Key Responsibilities: Schedule Management: Build, update, and manage comprehensive project schedules utilizing industry-standard software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent platforms. Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Perform routine risk analyses and recommend proactive mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and budget overruns. Progress Tracking & Timeline Control: Monitor project milestones, critical paths, and resource allocations closely to ensure consistent on-time project delivery. Performance Reporting: Prepare detailed progress reports and technical documentation for management and external stakeholders, highlighting schedule performance and critical bottlenecks. Resource Planning & Estimation: Support the estimation and strategic planning of manpower, equipment, and material requirements to ensure total alignment with project timelines. Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict adherence to established project management standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. Stakeholder & Team Coordination: Liaise directly with engineers, contractors, clients, and internal project teams to gather operational data and integrate updates into the master plan. Qualifications: Educational Background: Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline. Professional Experience: Possesses a minimum of 1 year of proven experience in project planning, with a strong preference for candidates from the construction and interior fit-out industries. Required Skills and Competencies Software Proficiency: Highly proficient in utilizing project management tools and scheduling platforms such as MS Project, Monday.com, Lark, or equivalent software. Communication & Coordination: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to draft progress reports and coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Analytical & Diagnostic Skills: Strong analytical capabilities to continuously assess project workflows, track progress metrics, and proactively identify potential bottlenecks. Problem-Solving & Corrective Action: Sharp problem-solving skills focused on detecting schedule slippages, troubleshooting timeline issues, and implementing swift corrective strategies. Task Management & Execution: Demonstrated capability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization. Methodological Knowledge: Sound understanding of core project management principles, lifecycle frameworks, and professional scheduling techniques. Quality Focus: Extremely detail-oriented with a strong commitment to data accuracy and thorough documentation.