Senior Planning & Programming Engineer

Job Desciption: Work closely with the Project Manager/ Project Director to plan, monitor, and report on project controls and progress measurement expenditures Lead and support project planners in developing a work breakdown structure, preparing project schedules and manpower, machinery, plant histograms, defining, and tracking key project milestones Develop corrective actions and forecast project progress trends based on findings Attend internal coordination meetings with subcontractors/suppliers Inform, highlight, and advise Project Manager/ Project Director if there are any indications of potential delays to the project Compare and benchmark the current project status against the project baseline, reviewing the status of the critical path Set planning targets for the site team, plan catch-up schedules, and allocate resources as needed Provide visibility and create accountability among stakeholders through clear metrics and reporting Track project changes, analyse, and understand their impact on project cost and timeline to ensure effective management Define and use KPIs to monitor project health, forecast trends, and take corrective actions as necessary Lead and support project risk management in identifying and monitoring project risks Develop contingency plans to address and mitigate any issues that arise during the project lifecycle Communicate regularly with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and progress Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including reports, presentations, and updates for senior management and stakeholders Create, review, update, and administer the project delivery schedule and plans using Primavera software to ensure effective project management Liaise with the Project Manager and project team to discuss project activities, monitor progress, and update the project schedule as needed Coordinate with clients and other subcontractors’ planning teams to organise different phases of construction de…