Planning Engineer

Role Definition

OVERALL PURPOSE OF ROLE

This position is responsible for planning & monitoring complex, multi-year project(s) through identification and completion of critical path and parallel work activities to achieve optimum performance

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops project economic estimates and resource loaded schedules using Primavera 6 / MS Project software
• Calculates earned value management reporting parameters based on input from the operations / production group, provides project reporting of SPI and CPI along with progress curves and staffing projections and maintains ETC and EAC forecast information in reporting tools
• Works directly with the Project Managers and project team members to identify and resolve problems in the area of planning and scheduling for the project(s) responsible
• Directly monitors, controls, consolidates and provides feedback to the project plans developed
• Assists project management team in preparation of project reporting including but not limited to scheduling updates and analysis, progress reporting, change management and various reporting for management
• Participates in design review meetings, pre-bid meetings, bid clarification meetings, pre-construction meetings, construction status and planning meetings, and project review meetings
• Conducts project progress monitoring including identifying critical activities and reviewing forecasts with progress achieved to date
• Regularly keeps management informed of problems, issues, and status of the project against the base-line programme
• Provides support as required to the Project Manager at customer meetings
• Support Project Control Manager in defining, preparing and maintaining policies, procedures, tools and best practices related to planning and EVM monitoring
• Defines and prepares monthly KPIs and reporting in accordance with project requirements

Qualification

• Bachelor level qualification in relevant degree (Engineering, Science or Business).
• Proficient in use of Excel
• Proficient in use of MS Project
• Proficient in use of Primavera P6
• Basic Knowledge of Tilos software (Preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in project controls primarily in project planning and schedule development
• Working Knowledge and experience with Earned Value Management Systems is essential
• Experience in defining and producing planning reports / dashboards
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail are essential
• Proven track record in successfully planning multi-disciplined projects
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Mature, proactive, resourceful and hands-on with good initiative
• Independent worker who is able to work well with minimal supervision
• Fast worker with ability to work well under stress
• Ability to work well as a team player
• Understanding of Risk identification and Risk Quantification (Monte Carlo/ Primavera Risk) (Preferred)
• Previous experience in Offshore Wind projects (Preferred)