Quantity Surveyor

Job Profile

The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure timely completion of construction projects. The role involves coordination with project teams, tracking progress, identifying delays, and recommending corrective actions, preparing monthly, weekly and daily report and project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules using tools like Microsoft Project
• Define project scope, activities, milestones, and deliverables
• Prepare baseline schedules and resource-loaded plans

2. Progress Monitoring

• Track project progress against the baseline schedule
• Update schedules regularly based on site inputs
• Analyse delays and identify critical path activities

3. Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
• Generate dashboards and KPIs for management review
• Highlight risks, delays, and mitigation strategies

4. Coordination

• Work closely with project managers, site engineers, contractors, and consultants
• Ensure alignment between planning, procurement, and execution teams
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning insights
• Record Minutes of Meeting

5. Risk & Delay Analysis

• Conduct delay analysis (EOT claims, time impact analysis)
• Identify potential risks and propose mitigation plans
• Support claims preparation and dispute resolution

6. Resource & Cost Planning

• Assist in manpower, material, and equipment planning
• Monitor resource utilization and productivity
• Support cost control by aligning schedule with budget

Key Skills

• Project scheduling and planning
• Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities
• Knowledge of contracts and claims management