Panning Engineer

Position Overview:

The Planning Engineer is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of project planning and scheduling within the fitout and joinery/carpentry company. This role involves developing project plans, creating schedules, monitoring progress, and identifying opportunities to optimize project timelines and resources. The Planning Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and efficient execution of projects to meet client requirements and company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Scheduling:

- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, work breakdown structure (WBS), activity sequencing, and resource allocation, in coordination with project managers, architects, and other stakeholders.

- Create detailed project schedules using project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project), considering project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical path analysis.

2. Resource Management:

- Identify project resource requirements, including manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, and collaborate with procurement and HR departments to ensure timely availability and allocation of resources.

- Optimize resource utilization and allocation to maximize efficiency, minimize project duration, and reduce costs while maintaining quality and safety standards.

3. Schedule Monitoring and Control:

- Monitor project progress against planned schedules, track actual performance metrics, and identify deviations or variances from the baseline schedule.

- Conduct regular schedule reviews, progress meetings, and performance assessments with project teams to identify potential delays, constraints, or bottlenecks and implement corrective actions as needed to mitigate risks and ensure schedule adherence.

4. Risk Management:

- Identify and assess project risks, constraints, and uncertainties that may impact project schedules or objectives, and develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential threats.

- Proactively communicate project risks, issues, and mitigation measures to project stakeholders and management, and escalate critical issues or deviations from the plan as necessary for resolution.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, schedules, progress reports, change orders, and other relevant records, in compliance with company policies and project requirements.

- Prepare regular project status reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to provide visibility into project progress, milestones achieved, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for management review and decision-making.

6. Continuous Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiency gains, and best practices in project planning, scheduling, and execution, and recommend initiatives to enhance project management capabilities and performance.

- Participate in lessons learned sessions, post-project reviews, and knowledge sharing activities to capture insights, identify areas for improvement, and disseminate best practices across the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field; additional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP) is advantageous.

- Proven experience as a planning engineer, project scheduler, or similar role in the construction, fitout, or joinery/carpentry industry, with a track record of successful project delivery.

- Proficiency in project management software tools, such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar applications, for developing project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex project data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize project performance.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, communicate project plans and status updates, and build rapport with stakeholders.

- Attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR10,000.00 - QAR13,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• Doha (Preferred)