Planning Engineer

LOCATION: Makati

SETUP: ONSITE

SCHEDULE: Dayshift (M-F, can login on any of the ff. time - 6, 7, or 8am)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of any Bachelor's Degree course in Engineering
• Total Relevant Experience: 3 years or above in planning management
• Knowledge of planning processes, tools etc.
• Knowledge stakeholder management, conflict resolution
• Knowledge of risk management
• Good understanding of construction methodologies
• Good understanding of forms of Contract in the Philippines
• Proficient in the use of a planning software (i.e. P6, Asta PP, Tilos)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning for Pre-construction

• Collaborate with BD team, Estimating Manager and Pre- contracts Manager to understand client requirements and seek clarifications on scope
• Develop with his team the programme schedule and timelines for performing the construction work based on resource requirements, historical trending of such projects etc. while striving for optimal resource utilization
• Incorporate robust construction methodology using innovative technology to optimize construction plans
• Highlight the opportunities and risks associated with the time related aspects of bids

Problem resolution:

• Monitor closely project progress and adherence to project plans in case project deviations are large
• Discuss deviations to plans internally, identify causes and develop mitigation plan; Collaborate with Commercial team and Project Leaders to finalize the terms
• Present revised timelines and negotiate with the client or modifications and changes to timelines favorably
• Negotiate improved terms and timelines with suppliers and sub-contractors as needed
• Identify delay and disruption events
• Provide advisory support for the substantiation of entitlement claims

Stakeholder management

• Enhance business understanding and anticipate client needs
• Maintain ongoing and regular communication / interactions with business heads; Anticipate project risks based on new developments

People management • Effectively communicate issues or concerns within the team members or the client