Planning Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for developing and implementing a system for Planning and Monitoring Ongoing Project, planning the most suitable sequence for construction operations for projects in coordination with project manager and cost control including efficiency and productivity monitor, in addition to planning and overseeing the entire program of work and anticipate demands in terms of labor, materials, equipment and technical requirements and preparation and accumulation of monthly report.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect actual progress data and percentages directly from site and cost data, then develop cost-control worksheets and reports.
• Prepare schedule update on bi-weekly bases by introducing progress percentage on baseline (status) and issuing a 3- Week Look Ahead extract from the updated schedule.
• Prepare daily project report in accordance with pre agreed forms with Employer/Engineer and as set in contract
• Keep record of daily production sheets for each section, and review periodically, when planning engineer makes site rounds for progress measure for any contradiction and or others
• Assist the project manager in making projection for monthly invoices and highlight the important areas for progress and cash flow
• Follow up and coordinate procurement for the project:
• Developing continuously 3MLH & 3WLH schedule and evaluating production weekly and monthly; 3MLH is made monthly and 3WLH is made weekly.
• Make check on cost and consumption of budget vs. approved quantities.
• Participating in kick-off meetings with sub-contractors to ensure common understanding of cost, schedule, estimating, progress measurement, and change management requirements.
• Monitoring and evaluating the contractors’ cost plans.
• Conducting variance reporting, cost projections, cost tracking, commitment reporting, change control, and cash flow.
• Coordinating the preparation of cost risk analysis and reviewing financial data related to accruals, invoice payments, purchase orders and material deliveries and other financial data.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related area required.
Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in project planning and working on-site experience, commensurate with the responsibilities outlined above.
Language: Fluency in written English.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Microsoft Office Applications
2. Project Planning and Scheduling Software (Primavera)
3. Microsoft Project

KEY PERORMACE INDICATORS:

1. Accuracy of collected information
2. Adherence to reports timetable and quality of required reports
3. Follow up and reporting on required corrective actions (by PM)
4. Corporation with construction Team to highlight attendance to schedule
5. Relationships with Consultant / Client Representative
6. High Standards of Productivity
7. Overall activities performance