Project Planner

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive construction schedules using MS Project (and/or Primavera P6)
• Break down project scope into work packages and create realistic timelines.
• Monitor and update project schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify critical paths, delays, and schedule risks; recommend mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate planning inputs from engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Track progress against baseline schedules and produce weekly/monthly planning reports.
• Assist in resource planning—manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Prepare project dashboards, S-curves, and performance indicators.
• Attend project meetings and provide schedule updates to stakeholders.
• Support cost control teams by aligning schedule and budget data.
• Ensure compliance with company planning standards and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ proven experience in planning for construction projects.
• Proficiency in MS Project (mandatory)
• Experience with other planning tools, such as Primavera P6, is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong knowledge of step two and step three technical skills in construction planning
• Work breakdown structuring, dependency mapping, activity definition
• Schedule development, resource loading, critical path analysis, risk forecasting
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Solid communication and report-writing skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.