Job Purpose

The Senior Planning Engineer is responsible for leading the development, monitoring, and control of project schedules to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery of projects.

The role provides expert planning, forecasting, and risk analysis to support strategic decision-making and contractual compliance.

Acting as a key advisor to project leadership, the Senior Planning Engineer translates complex project data into actionable insights, drives collaboration across departments, and ensures proactive mitigation of potential delays.

In addition, the role mentors junior planning staff and contributes to the continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and methodologies, supporting the organization's overall performance and long-term growth.

Roles, Responsibilities, Duties

Project Planning & Scheduling
Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive project schedules, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and strategic objectives.
Prepare baseline programs, resource allocation plans, and cash flow projections to support effective project execution.
Conduct critical path, scenario, and what-if analyses to anticipate risks and provide actionable solutions.
Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities into a unified master schedule.

Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting
Monitor project performance against baseline schedules, identifying variances and recommending recovery strategies.
Generate accurate and timely progress reports, dashboards, and executive presentations for leadership and clients.
Provide early warning indicators of risks, delays, or resource bottlenecks to enable proactive management.
Perform variance and trend analyses to forecast project outcomes and drive data-informed decisions.

Risk, Claims & Compliance
Support claims and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions by conducting delay analysis and preparing comprehensive documentation.
Assess and manage scheduling risks, recommending effective mitigation and contingency plans.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, organizational policies, and regulatory standards.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready planning records for contractual and legal purposes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, procurement, and subcontractors to validate and update schedules.
Lead planning and coordination meetings, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
Communicate complex scheduling data in clear, concise formats for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Build strong relationships with clients and partners by delivering transparent, reliable, and insightful planning information.

Leadership, Mentorship & Continuous Improvement:
Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior planning engineers, fostering professional growth and building capability.
Champion best practices in planning, scheduling, and project controls to improve organizational efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying process gaps, recommending innovative tools, and enhancing reporting methodologies.
Act as a subject matter expert in planning and scheduling, advising senior management on strategic initiatives.

Education & Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master's preferred).

Additional training in project controls, risk management, or contract administration is an advantage.

Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office Suite.

Experience and Skills:

Industry Experience (No. of years):

Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in project planning and scheduling within the construction, infrastructure, facilities management, or engineering sectors.
Demonstrated track record of managing schedules on large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects with complex timelines, resource demands, and contractual requirements.

Position/functional experience (No. of years):

At least 3–5 years in a senior or lead planning role, with hands-on expertise in baseline development, resource loading, critical path analysis, risk management, and claims/delay analysis. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers, lead cross-functional planning teams, and advise project leadership on strategic planning decisions.

Competencies and Skills:

Planning & Scheduling:
Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office Suite with strong expertise in baseline development, critical path, and resource management.

Project Controls & Risk:
Skilled in cost–schedule integration, earned value management, delay/claims analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.

Contractual Knowledge:
Familiar with FIDIC standards, contractual obligations, and industry regulations.

Reporting & Analysis:
Strong ability to prepare executive dashboards, performance reports, and KPI-driven insights.

Leadership & Mentorship:
Experienced in guiding junior staff, leading cross-functional teams, and promoting collaboration.

Communication & Influence:
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

Resilient under pressure, adaptable to changing demands, and committed to professional ethics and accountability.

Sr. Planning Engineer