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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering project management, with a focus on planning and scheduling. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining project schedules, ensuring that all project activities are completed on time and within budget. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Your expertise in project planning tools and techniques will be crucial in driving the success of our projects. As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will also be responsible for mentoring and training junior planning engineers, ensuring that they develop the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles. You will be expected to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices, and to continuously seek ways to improve our planning processes. This is a challenging and rewarding role that offers excellent opportunities for career growth and development.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
- Coordinate with project managers and engineers to ensure project milestones are met.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed.
- Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.
- Ensure that all planning activities comply with company policies and procedures.
- Mentor and train junior planning engineers.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
- Continuously seek ways to improve planning processes.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure project success.
- Manage project resources effectively.
- Conduct regular project reviews and audits.
- Ensure that all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
- Assist in the development of project budgets and forecasts.
- Provide technical support and guidance to project teams.
- Ensure that all project activities are completed on time and within budget.
- Develop and implement project planning tools and techniques.
- Coordinate with external contractors and suppliers as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Support the development of project proposals and bids.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
- Proficiency in project planning tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
- Strong understanding of project management principles and practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience in mentoring and training junior staff.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
- Experience in developing and implementing project planning tools and techniques.
- Ability to identify and mitigate project risks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong presentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with project planning tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project?
- How do you approach identifying and mitigating project risks?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging project you managed and how you ensured its success?
- How do you stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices?
- Can you describe a time when you had to mentor and train junior staff? How did you approach it?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and pressure in your work?
- Can you explain your experience with developing and implementing project planning tools and techniques?
- How do you ensure that all project activities comply with company policies and procedures?
- Can you describe a situation where you had to coordinate with external contractors and suppliers?
- How do you manage multiple projects simultaneously?