Senior planning engineer – smart city / infrastructure projects

TheSenior Planning Engineeris responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring the overall project schedule for large-scale infrastructure and technology integration projects under the Smart City program. The role requires close coordination with multidisciplinary teams (civil, MEP, ICT, OT, and system integrators) to ensure that project timelines, milestones, and deliverables are achieved. While previous Smart City experience is an advantage, candidates with strong planning and scheduling expertise in large infrastructure or MEP projects are encouraged to apply.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain the Master Project Schedule(resource and cost loaded) using Primavera P6, covering all project phases fromdesign to handover.Integrate and align schedules from varioussubcontractors and vendors to ensure logical sequencing and visibility ofdependencies.Identify and monitor critical paths, risks, andmilestones, and proactively recommend mitigation measures.Collaborate with project managers, engineers,sub-contractors and track owners to ensure accurate progress updates andforecasts.Prepare and present weekly and monthly progressreports, including delay analysis and progress variance summaries.Update and maintain the approved projectbaseline to reflect actual progress and incorporate verified weekly updatesreceived from subcontractors and track owners.Communicate any delay events to the relevantstakeholders in a timely manner and ensure such events are properly documentedand recorded through official channels.Support the project management and contracts teamin developing delay analyses and EOT submissions.Participate in weekly progress meetings, planningmeetings, design reviews, and coordination workshops with internal and externalstakeholders.Ensure all schedule updates, baselines, andrevisions are properly documented and controlled.Adopt a proactive approach in identifyingpotential schedule risks, constraints, or resource bottlenecks early andpropose corrective actions to prevent delaysAcademic Qualifications and CertificationsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, ProjectManagement, or a related field.Certification or advanced proficiency inPrimavera P6 is mandatory.PMP / PSP or equivalent certification isdesirable.Minimum10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably includingexposure to IT, ICT, or technology infrastructure projects.Planning and scheduling for infrastructure,utilities, or MEP projects.Excellent written and spoken Englishcommunication skills.Working knowledge of MS Project, Auto CAD, and MSOffice SuiteRequired ExperienceProven experience in planning and controllinglarge multi-disciplinary projects using Primavera P6.Ability to prepare and maintain integratedschedules covering design, procurement, construction, testing, andcommissioning.Strong understanding of Earned Value Management(EVM) and progress measurement methodologies.Familiarity with interface management betweencivil, Electrical, ELV, ICT passive and active systems.Experience in revisions of project baselines inresponse to approved change requests, scope modifications, or othercircumstances impacting the project schedule.Capable of preparing progress reports, S-curves,dashboards, and look-ahead programs.Hands‑on experience in delay analysis, recoveryplans, and Extension of Time (EOT) claim support.Exposure to smart infrastructure, digitalsystems, or building automation projects is a plus, but not mandatory.Experience coordinating with multiplestakeholders, subcontractors, and clients for project progress review andreporting.Competencies and SkillsExcellent proficiency in Primavera P6, MSProject, and Excel-based reporting tools.Strong analytical and forecasting skills.Solid understanding of construction and systemsintegration workflows (civil, MEP, ICT/ELV).Good interpersonal and communication skills forinteraction with multidisciplinary teams.Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able tomanage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.Other RequirementsFamiliarity with Smart City, digitalinfrastructure, or technology integration projects is advantageous but notessential.Readiness to adapt and learn specific Smart Cityproject workflows, data‑driven reporting systems, and coordination processes.Commitment to continuous improvement andalignment with client and PMCM reporting standards.