Senior Planning Engineer (East, 5.5 Days Alt)

Job Scope

• Collaborate with BD team, Project 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
• Participate in business development meetings as needed
• 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 on modifications and changes to timelines favorably
• Negotiate improved terms and timelines with suppliers and sub- contractors as needed
• Apply various delay and disruption analysis methods
• Provide advisory support for the substantiation of entitlement claims
• Align goals, responsibilities and tasks of team-members across multiple functions and departments to the common goals of the project
• Set stretch targets for the team across financial, customer, safety, quality and learning perspectives
• Train and mentor engineers and supervisors on technical as well as behavioural aspects of their respective roles
• Provide opportunities to the team to develop their capabilities through job-rotation and increased delegation of responsibilities
• Recognise and encourage high performing team members
• Resolve issues faced by subordinates

Job Requirements

• Degree in Building / Civil Engineering & membership of professional association (Chartered planning, project management)
• Project Management BSc
• Total Relevant Experience: 8 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
• Proficient in the use of various delay and disruption analysis techniques

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

• Exposure across diverse sections of construction
• Understanding of company and governmental regulations on safety and environment