Planning Engineer

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Planning Engineer with a strong background in construction project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring. The ideal candidate will have practical expertise in using Primavera P6 to develop, monitor, and update construction schedules, ensuring effective project execution. This role requires close coordination with various project stakeholders to maintain accurate timelines and support timely completion of construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop detailed project schedules, work plans, and construction timelines using Primavera P6.
- Prepare baseline schedules, define activity sequences, create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and establish project milestones.
- Collaborate with site engineers, project managers, procurement teams, and subcontractors to plan and coordinate construction activities.
- Monitor actual progress against planned schedules, identify delays, and highlight critical activities.
- Update Primavera P6 schedules based on site progress and prepare look-ahead plans, including weekly and monthly schedules.
- Conduct schedule variance analysis, identify critical path activities, and detect potential project bottlenecks.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and S-curves to communicate project status.
- Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor requirements in alignment with the project schedule.
- Identify schedule risks and propose recovery plans to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation and support management during progress reviews and planning meetings.
- Perform regular site visits to verify actual progress and ensure reported data accurately reflects site conditions.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in construction planning.
- Strong hands-on proficiency with Primavera P6 software.
- Solid understanding of construction sequencing, resource planning, critical path analysis, and schedule updating.
- Ability to prepare detailed progress reports, S-curves, and project recovery schedules.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Project; familiarity with AutoCAD is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical, coordination, reporting, and communication skills.
- Practical understanding of construction site activities and execution methodologies.
- Willingness to work on-site at Reko Diq, Balochistan.

Compensation and Work Location

The position offers a monthly salary range of Rs100,000 to Rs200,000. This role requires the candidate to work in person at the project site located in Reko Diq, Balochistan.

Application Consideration

Candidates must confirm their willingness to work at the specified site location as part of the application process.