Senior Planning Engineer (Civil) – Job Description
A Senior Planning Engineer (Civil) is responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling construction projects to ensure timely completion within budget and according to project specifications. The role involves developing project schedules, tracking progress, analyzing delays, and providing management with accurate reports and recovery plans.
Job Title
Senior Planning Engineer (Civil)
Job Summary
The Senior Planning Engineer is responsible for preparing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating with project teams, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions. The position plays a key role in ensuring efficient project execution and achieving project milestones.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
- Prepare baseline schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and project execution plans.
- Monitor project progress and compare actual performance against planned schedules.
- Analyze delays and prepare recovery schedules to mitigate project risks.
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
- Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure schedule compliance.
- Perform critical path analysis and identify potential schedule impacts.
- Forecast manpower, equipment, and material requirements based on project timelines.
- Support project budgeting, cost control, and earned value analysis (EVA).
- Review contractor and subcontractor schedules for compliance with contract requirements.
- Participate in project meetings and provide planning updates to stakeholders.
- Maintain project documentation, records, and planning databases.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual obligations, and project quality standards.
- Assist in claims preparation, extension of time (EOT) analysis, and delay assessments when required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- 8–15 years of experience in planning and scheduling civil construction projects.
- Experience in high-rise buildings, infrastructure, industrial, or EPC projects is preferred.
- PMP certification is an advantage.
Technical Skills
- Primavera P6 (mandatory)
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel (advanced)
- AutoCAD (basic understanding)
- Power BI (preferred)
- Project scheduling and resource planning
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Delay analysis and recovery planning
Core Competencies
- Project planning and scheduling
- Time management
- Cost awareness
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Leadership and coordination
- Communication and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making under pressure
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Schedule adherence and milestone achievement
- Accuracy of project forecasts
- Timeliness of progress reporting
- Reduction in project delays
- Effective resource utilization
- Successful implementation of recovery plans
- Client and stakeholder satisfaction
Preferred Industry Experience
- Building construction
- Roads and highways
- Bridges and infrastructure
- Industrial plants
- Oil & Gas construction
- EPC projects
- Commercial and residential developments
