Planning Engineer

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules (L1L5) covering Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Testing, Handover & Close-out.
• Prepare baseline schedules, milestone plans, phase-wise and tower-wise programs.
• Develop resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules aligned with approved budgets.
• Track progress against baseline; identify critical paths, slippages, and recovery actions.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules (2-week, monthly, quarterly) and catch-up / recovery plans.
• Conduct delay analysis, support EOT claims, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Cost Control & Budgeting
• Coordinate preparation of project budgets in line with approved scope and design.
• Establish and manage cost control systems tracking:
• Budget vs Commitments vs Actuals
• Monitor monthly cost performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and update cash-flow forecasts and billing enablement plans.
• Perform EVM analysis (PV, EV, AC, CPI, SPI) and forecast Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Monthly CTC (Cost to Complete) Preparation
• Prepare and update monthly Cost-to-Complete (CTC) forecasts based on:
• Physical progress
• Balance scope
• Approved variations
• Anticipated risks and exposures
• Ensure alignment between CTC, budgets, schedules, and cash flows.
• Highlight cost overruns, risk items, and mitigation measures to senior management.
• Support finance and leadership teams with forecast accuracy and funding visibility.
• BOQ Preparation & Design Coordination
• Coordinate with Architectural, Structural, MEP, Faade, and Infrastructure design teams for development and freeze of GFC drawings.
• Support preparation, validation, and finalisation of BOQs in alignment with approved designs and construction methodology.
• Ensure BOQ quantities align with planning assumptions, sequencing logic, and cost forecasts.
• Participate in design reviews and value engineering exercises to optimise cost, constructability, and timelines.
• Assess and communicate design change impacts on quantities, budget, schedule, and CTC.
• DPR, MPR & Management Reporting
• Prepare DPRs (Daily Progress Reports) and MPRs (Monthly Progress Reports) covering:
• Physical progress
• Schedule status
• Cost performance
• Key risks and mitigation actions
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and executive management reports .
• Maintain and present dashboards and MIS with clear, decision-oriented insights.
• Support RERA / statutory reporting, where applicable.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Governance
• Work closely with Execution, Design, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, CRM, and PMC teams.
• Support tendering and procurement through planning inputs, BOQ alignment, delivery timelines, and cost phasing.
• Maintain risk registers, hindrance logs, recovery trackers, and governance documentation.
• Support handover, OC/CC, and project close-out planning.

Technical Skills

• Expert in Project Planning, Scheduling & Controls
• Strong hands-on experience in:
• Primavera P6 / MS Project
• Advanced Excel (cost models, cash flow, CTC)
• Strong understanding of:
• Construction sequencing
• Productivity norms
• Cost drivers and risk management
• Proven expertise in budgeting, cost control, and forecasting