Job Description — Planning Engineer
Job Title
Planning Engineer
Job Summary
A Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion. The role involves coordinating with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and site staff to track progress, identify delays, and optimize resource utilization across construction, engineering, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed project schedules and work plans
- Develop project timelines using planning and scheduling software
- Monitor project progress and update schedules regularly
- Analyze project risks, delays, and critical activities
- Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders
- Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and performance analyses
- Track manpower, materials, equipment, and resource allocation
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities
- Ensure compliance with project milestones and contractual deadlines
- Participate in project meetings and provide planning insights
- Conduct delay analysis and recovery planning when required
Required Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of project planning and scheduling techniques
- Excellent organizational and coordination abilities
- Understanding of construction/project workflows
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- Attention to detail and time management
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 2–8 years of experience in project planning or scheduling
- Experience in construction, oil & gas, infrastructure, EPC, or industrial projects preferred
Preferred Software & Tools
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel
- AutoCAD
- SAP
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Project schedule adherence
- Milestone achievement rate
- Delay reduction and recovery efficiency
- Resource utilization efficiency
- Reporting accuracy and timeliness
- Cost and time variance management
Industries Hiring Planning Engineers
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Oil & Gas
- EPC Companies
- Manufacturing
- Power and Energy
- Real Estate Development
- Industrial Projects
Work Environment
Planning Engineers typically work:
- On construction/project sites
- In corporate project offices
- With multidisciplinary engineering teams
- In fast-paced deadline-driven environments
If you want, I can also provide:
- A short ATS-friendly JD
- A construction company format JD
- An oil & gas planning engineer JD
- A senior planning engineer version
- A planning engineer responsibilities by experience level
