Planning Engineer Building Construction Company

Our client is a renowned leading Civil Engineering and Construction firm in Nigeria.

The company is seeking to hire a Planning Engineer with a solid understanding of the principles of project planning which includes the principles of critical path analysis project trend analysis project forecast and materials and equipment planning.

Job Summary: The planning engineer will prepare the detailed project schedule based on widely accepted engineering practices and derive reports on different management hierarchal levels. The planning engineer is expected to work within the project control team to support the project management team in achieving the project schedule. S/he must be open to learning the Company s ERP system for monitoring and tracking materials status among other usage.

Role Specific KPIs

Progress Measurement System.

Project Schedule.

Progress Reports.

Project Forecast.

Delay Analysis.

Critical Path Analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and define project goals and objectives.

Develop an activity list for new projects.

Monitor and analyze project effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative tools.

Recommend and implement modifications to improve effectiveness and attain project milestones.

Plan coordinate and monitor activities of assigned projects to develop and implement procedures processes and systems.

Educate employees on methods to ensure project continuity and completeness.

Develop detailed task lists and work effort assessments.

Prepare short and longterm resource allocation plans based on input from all key players and team members.

Oversee schedules and risk management plans and provide serious deviation warnings hindering project results.

Develop WBS for each activity group and develop a schedule based on the above.

Track all subcontract schedule performance to ensure that subcontractors meet the approved schedule.

Identify changes in work scope in the project plan.

Ensure to take appropriate planning measures with all clients to reassess renegotiate and amend the scope of work responsibilities proposals contracts and budgets.

Alert project management team on when schedule recovery is required and what type of schedule compression tool to use.

Develop a list of activities on the schedule critical path for tracking and reporting.

Provide subcontract schedule of works for tenders

Ensure to convey required project data and information to project teams.

Prepare and present regular internal and external project reports for management.

Evaluate and analyze team risks and issues compromising project results and develop plans to mitigate them.

Lead development of baseline schedule and support Project Manager (PM) in Integrated Baseline Review (IBR).

Utilize the ERP for tracking materials procurement and reporting on the impact of late procurement on the overall schedule.

Gather actual data update the project schedule and develop reliable schedule forecasts with support from the project team.

Carry out other duties on planning and reporting as may be assigned by the Project Control Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in Engineering related field or Applied Science with a minimum of 48 years of relevant experience.

Master s Degree PMISP certification and any other related professional qualification will be an added advantage.

Strong communication skills including writing reports and presenting Understanding engineering principles

Time management Organization and planning

Strategic and methodical approach

High Attention to detail

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Strong ProblemSolving skills

Budget and financial management

Exceptional Leadership and management skills

Ability to work as part of a team and individually

Site Management background

Excellent IT skills and relevant knowledge of Planning software including MS Project Asta Power Project and Primavera P6

Benefits

Compensation: Basic Pay is N500k N600k (Slightly Negotiable) other interesting benefits