Planning Engineer

Job Description

Working with the Leader - Construction Management, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in the following responsibilities:

1. Development & Implementation of efficient Planning Functions, such as:
1. Work Breakdown Structure
2. Master schedule review
3. Manpower Histograms & Cost loading
4. Progress Measurement System and coordination
2. Schedule/Progress Reviews and provides recommendations for approval and/or comments on the contractor's schedule submissions, relying on relevant contract terms & conditions and GHDs' standard methodologies.
3. Production of project status reports and management of project dashboards.
4. Collaborate closely with Project Management to support teams and supervise performance to ensure alignment to standards and procedures.
5. Review of Time Extension Claims, Forensic analysis of schedules, Risk analysis, and Continuous improvement strategies.
6. Understand and apply engineering, procurement, and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships.
7. Develop and maintain critical path logic networks and bar charts applying this information.
8. Review contractor's schedule/progress updates, and weekly and monthly progress reports, and validate accuracy of progress data in coordination with the site team.
9. Record any deviations and/or deficiencies in the progress of works, and draft notification letters to contractors highlighting the areas of concern in terms of factors affecting the schedule/progress of the works.
10. Own the development of GHDs’ weekly & monthly progress reports and progress presentations, taking the lead for all schedule/progress related data, and coordinating with the project team to collate other inputs (quality, safety, commercial, etc).
11. Present progress status at meetings.
12. Coordinate with site engineers and inspectors who shall verify the contents of the Daily Progress Reports and provide verified data to be reflected on the original Contractors' submission EOT Claims.
13. Provide guidance/details on the project program as part of time impact analysis and claims determination.
14. Generate tabular and graphic reports for baseline targets and actual earned values and forecasting.
15. Pursue the implementation of technological advancements and digital innovations in the field of planning, monitoring and record keeping.

About You

A teammate who is hungry to develop and achieve with a growing business. You will be a confident self-starter, with natural leadership abilities coupled with outstanding English written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field.
• Proficient PC skills including proficiency in various Project Controls software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of Primavera (Certification as a Primavera Planner Professional is needed).
• MMUP accreditation and minimum 5 years of experience in the role of planning & project control.
• Proficiencies in working with PMBOK Revision 5 (PMI registration will be well regarded).

Interested? Please hit the apply now button.

At GHD, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.