Job Description: Planning Engineer (Civil)Planning Engineer - Government Infrastructure Project (Knowledge of MSP)
Position Overview:
The Planning Engineer (Civil) for a government infrastructure project plays a crucial role in project planning, scheduling, and monitoring to ensure the successful execution of construction initiatives. This position requires a strong background in civil engineering and expertise in project management software, particularly Microsoft Project (MSP). The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing project schedules, tracking progress, analyzing critical paths, and providing timely insights and recommendations to ensure project objectives are met.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Scheduling:
Collaborate with the project management team to develop project plans, including work breakdown structure (WBS), activities, milestones, and deliverables.
Utilize Microsoft Project (MSP) to create detailed project schedules, considering resource allocation, dependencies, and sequencing of activities.
Analyze project scope, identify critical paths, and establish realistic timelines for completion.
Resource Allocation and Optimization:
Work closely with the project team to determine resource requirements, including labor, equipment, and materials, and incorporate them into the project schedule.
Optimize resource allocation to ensure efficient utilization and productivity, taking into account constraints, availability, and cost considerations.
Progress Tracking and Reporting:
Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, tracking actual vs. planned activities, milestones, and deliverables.
Identify schedule deviations, potential delays, and risks, and provide regular status updates and reports to project stakeholders.
Utilize MSP to generate visual representations, such as Gantt charts and critical path analysis, to communicate project status effectively.
Risk Management and Mitigation: