Project Planning Engineer | alfanar Electric

Job PurposeTo develop, monitor, and control project schedules while supporting invoicing processes to ensure accurate tracking of progress, deliverables, and financial milestones. The role provides planning insights, prepares reports, and supports project teams to achieve timely and cost-effective project execution.Key Accountability AreasProject SchedulingDevelop detailed project schedules, including tasks, milestones, and deliverables based on project requirements.Define the critical path and identify dependencies and constraints to optimize timelines.Prepare and maintain baseline schedules and ensure alignment with overall project objectives.Integrate schedules with procurement and invoicing plans to avoid delays.Progress Monitoring and ControlMonitor project performance against the baseline schedule and identify variances.Update schedules with actual progress and forecast remaining work.Analyze schedule deviations and propose corrective or recovery actions.Ensure proper tracking of key performance indicators such as planned vs. actual progress.Invoicing and Financial TrackingAlign project schedules with billing milestones to ensure timely invoicing.Prepare and verify progress reports and completion certificates required for invoicing.Coordinate with finance and project teams to ensure accurate billing and payment follow-ups.Track payment statuses and support resolution of invoicing disputes or delays.Reporting and DocumentationPrepare regular progress reports, dashboards, and project performance updates for stakeholders.Provide detailed analysis of project delays, risks, and impacts.Maintain accurate planning records, including schedule revisions, approvals, and forecasts.Support project status meetings with updated reports and recommendations.Coordination and CollaborationCoordinate with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and finance teams for schedule and invoicing updates.Act as a central point of contact for schedule-related and financial milestone issues.Risk and Impact AnalysisIdentify potential schedule risks and assess their impact on project milestones and billing.Recommend mitigation strategies to minimize delays and disruptions.Conduct what-if scenario analysis to evaluate different planning and financial strategies.Role AccountabilityHR ProficiencyAbility to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the jobDeliveryPerform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.Problem-SolvingSolve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.QualityEnsure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.Business Process ImprovementsCoordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.ComplianceComply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.Health, Safety, and EnvironmentEnsure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.Academic QualificationBachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Any relevant fieldWork Experience4 to 6 YearsTechnical / Functional CompetenciesProject Change ManagementProject CoordinationProject Issues ManagementProject Cost ManagementProject Tracking and ReportingProject Management ToolsProject Resource ManagementProject Risk Management#J-18808-Ljbffr