Sr. Planning & Scheduling Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Schedule Development & Maintenance: Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive project baselines, encompassing resource and cost loading, utilizing Primavera P6.

Progress Measurement & Updating: Conduct regular schedule updates, track actual progress against the baseline, and implement standardized progress measurement systems.

Delay Analysis & Claims Management: Perform forensic planning and delay analysis to evaluate contractor Extension of Time (EOT) claims and mitigate schedule risks.

Program-Level Reporting: Support the overarching Project/Program Controls function by generating accurate, high-level schedule health reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking for stakeholders.

Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely as a PMC / client representative, interfacing with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to resolve scheduling clashes and optimize project delivery timelines.

Requirements

Experience Requirements

• Total Experience: 10+ years of dedicated experience in planning and scheduling roles.
  

• Primavera P6 Expertise: At least 5 years of hands-on, practical experience using Primavera P6 on complex projects.
  

• Industry Background (Mandatory): Extensive exposure to the construction or infrastructure sectors.
  

• Work Environment: Proven prior experience working in a PMC (Project Management Consultant) or client-side planning role.
  

• Program Controls: Demonstrated experience supporting program-level reporting within a structured Project or Program Controls function.
  

Education & Academic Qualifications

• Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Construction, or a closely equivalent discipline).
  

• Preferred: Master’s degree in Project Management or Construction Management.
  

  • Note: Extensive, hands-on planning experience on mega-construction or infrastructure projects may substitute for postgraduate studies.
    

Required Training & Certifications

• Mandatory:
  

  • Primavera P6 (Professional Level) certification or proven advanced proficiency.
    

  • Professional training in Planning & Scheduling (specifically covering baseline development, schedule updates, and progress measurement frameworks).
    

• Preferred Courses / Skills:
  

  • Delay Analysis and Claims-Oriented Planning courses (e.g., EOT, forensic planning).
    

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for complex planning, data analysis, and program reporting.
    

• Distinct Advantage:
  

  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, or currently working towards it.
    

Core Competencies

• Master-level proficiency in critical path method (CPM) scheduling methodologies.
  

• Strong capability in identifying schedule variances and proposing corrective recovery plans.
  

• Ability to present complex scheduling data clearly to executive clients and program managers.
  

• Strong attention to detail with an analytical approach to forensic schedule review.