Project Planning Engineer Responsibilities

A project planning engineer is responsible for the engineering and technical disciplines needed to complete a project. The project planning engineer works to plan projects, establish project criteria, coordinate project reviews, and ensure the proper implementation of project elements.

Major Role and responsibilities

• Understanding project specifications and developing time schedules and budgets that meet them.
• Monitoring and tracking project progress, and writing up reports.
• Analyzing technical drawings and providing material and cost estimates.
• Negotiating with vendors and contractors to secure the best prices.
• Observing existing processes, analyzing staff performance, and addressing deficiencies accordingly.
• Attending and scheduling meetings as required.
• Delegating tasks and ensuring workers receive feedback.
• Understanding and meeting all contract requirements.
• Communicating with managers, supervisors, and the rest of the team.
• Ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budgets.
• Collaborating with site managers, surveyors, engineers, site worker and other professionals.
• Ensuring procedures are carried out safely.
• Supervising the project at all stages and providing solutions to problems.
• Report about the current work progress and make comparison between plan and actual progress and study impact of alternative.

• Participate in project meetings and discussions with the contractor/consultant/client as required.

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Process/Engineering Management) or similar.
• 8 years experience in a similar role within construction project management environment