Sr.Planning Engineer - MEP

Role and employer context

Planning and delivery

• Develop, maintain, and update Primavera P6 schedules for MEP installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate design, procurement, and construction activity sequencing; monitor milestones and ensure schedules meet client requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate MEP material, equipment, and manpower availability; forecast and allocate resources, and track resource use in Primavera P6.
• Monitor MEP site safety and compliance with industry standards.

Monitoring, change, cost, and risk

• Issue weekly and monthly progress reports, track KPIs, and report progress, risks, and mitigations to management and stakeholders.
• Identify delays, implement corrective actions, incorporate and document schedule changes, and advise the Project Manager on their timeline and cost impacts.
• Support budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, procurement cost control, and reporting budget variances.
• Identify MEP risks involving deliveries, labor, and site constraints; develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Coordination and handover

• Coordinate with MEP engineers, contractors, subcontractors, clients, consultants, and project teams; attend meetings and help resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain schedules, reports, planning records, and change logs; prepare final progress reports and support project closeout and MEP handover.

Education and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related field is required.
• At least 5 years of planning and scheduling experience focused on MEP systems in construction projects is required.
• Experience with large-scale commercial, residential, or industrial projects is preferred.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire-fighting systems is required.

Skills and certifications

• Required certification in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar planning software.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.
• The role calls for project scheduling, time and cost control, resource allocation, risk mitigation, progress reporting, change management, construction knowledge, contractor coordination, and compliance knowledge.

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