Project Planner/Programmer
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About This Role
Core Responsibilities
- **Project Scheduling & Planning:**
- Develop detailed, resource-loaded master schedules (baseline programs) using Primavera P6 or MS Project to define key milestones and critical paths.
- **Progress Monitoring & Reporting:**
- Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress against the baseline, producing detailed reports (S-curves, progress updates) that highlight achievements, delays, and critical events.
- **Delay Analysis & Mitigation:**
- Identify slippages, perform "what-if" scenarios, and recommend recovery plans to address potential delays.
- **Claim Management:**
- Assess Extension of Time (EOT) claims and variations using methodologies like window analysis or time impact analysis (TIA).
- **Resource & Cash Flow Planning:**
- Coordinate with project management to allocate manpower, equipment, and materials efficiently, and maintain cash flow projections.
- **Stakeholder Coordination:**
- Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to resolve scheduling issues and attend project meetings.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- **Technical Proficiencies:**
- Mastery of planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and CAD software is essential.
- **Education:**
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required.
- **Experience:**
- Typically requires 3-5 years of experience in project planning or control, often with a background in on-site construction or design.
- **Analytical Skills:**
- Strong ability to analyze complex data, interpret blueprints, and foresee project risks.
- **Communication & Soft Skills:**
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present reports to stakeholders and negotiate with teams.
Common Tools Used
- **Scheduling:**
- Primavera P6 (industry standard), MS Project.
- **Drafting/Modeling:**
- AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BIM tools.
- **Data Analysis:**
- Microsoft Excel, Power BI.
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