Lead Planning Engineer

• Develop, maintain, and monitor integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 in accordance with project and contractual requirements. • Prepare baseline schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and resource-loaded plans for engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. • Monitor project progress, identify schedule variances, and recommend corrective and recovery actions to achieve project milestones. • Perform critical path analysis, schedule forecasting, and earned value analysis to support effective project decision-making. • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, QA/QC, and subcontractors to ensure timely execution of project activities. • Prepare and present weekly and monthly progress reports, S-curves, dashboards, look-ahead schedules, and management presentations. • Conduct delay analysis and support Extension of Time (EOT) claims by assessing schedule impacts and maintaining accurate planning records. • Monitor resource utilization, manpower histograms, and productivity trends, recommending optimization measures where necessary. • Identify planning and scheduling risks, develop mitigation strategies, and support overall project risk management initiatives. • Lead planning meetings with internal teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure alignment with project objectives and contractual milestones. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus. • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in planning and scheduling within the construction or engineering sector. • Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent are highly desirable. • Proven experience with project management software like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is essential.