Project Planner

Functional roles and responsibilities

• Prepare the work programs specifying time required to complete each process of construction such as material procurement, mobilization, installation, manpower requirement, etc.
• Prepare master project schedule and plans during tender and program to the Construction Manager / Project Execution team and clients (where required) for review and approval.

• Monitor closely each process of the project in coordination with the Construction Manager / planning engineer to ensure that the plan is being followed properly and the work is proceeding as per the programme. Prepare reports on progress and causes of programme / progress variations.
• Attend monthly project review meetings with Consultant / Project Management representative, prepare and submit report to management as required. Also review monthly progress report for all the projects based on site visit and project progress review.

• Prepare project progress report for the perusal of the management highlighting the achievement against program and in case of a delay investigate the cause and suggest corrective action to redeem the situation.
• Coordination with Design Department and Procurement Department to manage timely submissions and material lead times ensuring smooth project progress.

• Tracking of long lead materials both from ATS purchase department and subcontractors.
• Providing monthly progress update to the respective QS to help in preparing monthly progress / variation invoices.

• Preparation of critical path analysis and impact program in assessment of extension of time (EOT).
• Prepare labour monitoring reports for turnkey and joinery department on budget vs actual for each project and to report deviation on labour cost.

Education, certification and continued education

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering with good working knowledge of Primavera / MS Projects is essential.

Years of experience

Minimum 4 years planning experience in fit out / joinery.

Knowledge and skills

• MS Project or Primavera.
• Good knowledge of construction business gained through formal training or minimum 2 - 4 years of experience in construction; experience in fit out preferred.

• Good knowledge of construction processes.
• Attention to detail and concern for time.