Planning Engineer
New Cairo, Cairoposted 24 days agoJob Details
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1. Project Planning & Scheduling
- Develop detailed baseline schedules for architectural and multidisciplinary projects.
- Break down project scope into deliverables aligned with design stages (Concept, Schematic, Detailed Design, Tender, IFC).
- Define project milestones in coordination with clients and project managers.
- Establish critical path and monitor schedule performance.
2. Monitoring & Control
- Track progress across all active projects and identify schedule variances.
- Perform delay analysis and recommend corrective actions.
- Update schedules regularly and maintain accurate planning documentation.
- Prepare look-ahead schedules and recovery plans when required.
3. Coordination & Integration
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, BIM teams, and external consultants.
- Ensure alignment between design timelines, authority submissions, and procurement schedules.
- Support Project Managers in aligning workload distribution and resource planning.
4. Reporting & Risk Management
- Generate weekly and monthly progress reports for senior management and clients.
- Conduct risk assessments related to timeline, scope changes, and dependencies.
- Maintain risk registers and mitigation strategies.
- Support claims preparation related to time impact analysis (TIA) when required.
5. Systems & Process Development
- Standardize planning templates and reporting dashboards.
- Improve scheduling methodologies and planning workflows.
- Implement project control best practices within the firm.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- 5–10 years of experience in planning within architecture consultancy or engineering design firms.
- Strong understanding of design development processes and authority approval cycles.
- Proficiency in:
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- Advanced Excel
- Familiarity with BIM workflows and multidisciplinary coordination is an advantage.
- PMP or Planning/Scheduling certifications are preferred.
Competencies
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills
- Strategic thinking with operational execution ability
- Excellent stakeholder management
- High attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication and reporting skills
