Project Planning Engineer at Kinetic Electromechanic

Job Summary

• The Project Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and resource availability.
• The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to track progress, identify potential delays, and recommend corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and work breakdown structures.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, and other stakeholders to gather project progress data.
• Monitor project performance and progress against baseline schedules and report variances.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports for management.
• Identify schedule risks and propose mitigation plans.
• Assist in resource planning and allocation to ensure timely project delivery.
• Update and maintain project planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or other scheduling software).
• Support the project team in claims preparation and extension of time analysis.
• Ensure all planning documents and reports are properly documented and archived.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timeliness and accuracy of project schedule updates.
• On-time delivery of progress reports.
• Number of schedule deviations detected and resolved early.
• Level of coordination and communication with project teams.
• Compliance with company planning procedures and documentation standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 – 15 years’ experience in project planning/scheduling (preferably in MEP, construction, or oil & gas projects).
• Proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6/MS Project).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting abilities.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.