Junior Planning Engineer

Job Overview

The Junior Planning Engineer will support the Senior Planning Engineer in managing project activities to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery. This role involves updating and monitoring project schedules, tracking progress across engineering, procurement, and construction, and assisting in project controls and reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Planning Engineer in preparing, updating, and tracking project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Integrate progress updates from engineering, procurement, and construction teams into project schedules accurately.
• Review project data for thoroughness and correctness while maintaining logical schedule relationships.
• Track project advancement against baseline plans, flagging any delays or variances for senior review.
• Collaborate with various departments including engineering, procurement, site execution, QA/QC, and accounting to gather and verify project details.
• Assist in monitoring resource usage such as manpower, materials, equipment, and plant.
• Contribute to cost control by keeping project expenditure records, tracking spending, and reporting remaining quantities as needed.
• Maintain detailed project logs covering wastage, RFIs, shop drawing and procurement statuses, and other planning registers.
• Prepare progress reports including weekly and monthly dashboards, productivity updates, and schedule revisions for senior management.
• Help formulate recovery plans and upcoming schedule forecasts under supervision.
• Support management reports and presentations with relevant planning data.
• Ensure all planning documentation adheres to company standards and procedures.
• Perform additional planning and project control tasks as assigned by senior staff.

Performance Indicators

• Precision in updating schedules and project planning data.
• Promptness in delivering weekly and monthly reports.
• Completeness and accuracy of project documentation and records.
• Effectiveness in early identification and reporting of scheduling risks.
• Quality and reliability of progress reports prepared.
• Efficient coordination with internal departments and site teams.
• Adherence to company planning processes and reporting standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent field.
• At least 1 to 2 years working in planning, scheduling, or project controls within construction or contracting environments.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
• Fundamental knowledge of project planning concepts, scheduling techniques, and construction practices.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication capability, and coordination skills.