Job Summary: As a Lead Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning and scheduling activities for major projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. You will lead a team of planners and work closely with project managers, stakeholders, and clients to develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, identify potential risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
- Lead a team of planners, providing guidance, support, and mentoring to ensure high performance and professional growth.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary project information and requirements.
- Conduct regular schedule reviews and updates, identifying and analyzing any variances from the baseline schedule.
- Implement and manage project controls systems to monitor schedule performance, track progress, and forecast project outcomes.
- Prepare and present schedule reports, including critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and progress updates, to project teams and clients.
- Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on project schedules.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures related to planning and scheduling.
- Facilitate effective communication and coordination among project team members, stakeholders, and clients.
- Provide support for project planning during the bid and proposal stages, including the development of preliminary schedules and resource plans.
- Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging trends, and technologies in project planning and scheduling.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project planning and scheduling experience and have been at Lead Level.
- Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
- Must have NEC Contract experience.
- Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
How to Apply:
For more details and to apply for this transformative career opportunity, please connect with our top Project Controls recruitment specialist, Chirag Shah.
Commitment to Diversity:
PACE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse workplace and have taken steps to become Disability Confident Committed. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. Our culture is one where your strengths and unique perspectives are valued. Join us in a workplace where everyone can thrive