Senior Project Planner — Drive Fabrication Schedules

Austin Engineering Ltd; Batam; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 460,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Engineering Ltd invites a Senior Planning Engineer to own project planning from kickoff through fabrication to completion. You will translate requirements into execution plans, schedules, manpower, material needs, budgets, and milestones in a fast-paced heavy-industry setting.

You will analyze data, challenge delays, identify bottlenecks, and work with cross-functional teams to recover performance. Responsibilities include developing schedules across engineering, procurement, fabrication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in project planning, production planning, project controls, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in heavy fabrication, mining equipment manufacturing, structural steel, or engineering projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling methodologies and project control principles.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent planning software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project schedules covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and delivery activities.
• Prepare project execution plans, manpower forecasts, and resource-loading schedules.
• Monitor project progress and analyze schedule performance against established baselines.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and bottlenecks, and recommend corrective actions to management.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project teams to ensure alignment of project priorities and delivery commitments.
• Lead weekly and monthly project planning meetings and provide progress reports to stakeholders.
• Track project milestones, critical paths, and key deliverables using project management tools.
• Develop and maintain production and capacity planning models to support operational efficiency.
• Monitor procurement schedules and material availability to prevent disruptions to manufacturing activities.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and recovery plans for projects experiencing delays.
• Analyze productivity, earned value, and project performance metrics.
• Support tendering and project estimation activities by providing schedule and resource planning inputs.
• Ensure planning documentation is maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing project controls, planning processes, and operational performance.
• Promote compliance with company quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Project Planning & Scheduling

Primavera P6

MS Project

Critical Path Method

Resource & Capacity Planning

Manufacturing Planning

Production Scheduling

Risk Management

Project Controls

Earned Value Management

Data Analysis & Reporting

Leadership & Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will take ownership of project planning and control activities from the initial project kick-off through fabrication and completion. You will translate project requirements into practical execution plans, schedules, manpower requirements, material requirements, budgets, and measurable milestones. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing or heavy-industry environment, analysing project data, challenging delays, identifying bottlenecks, and working with different teams to recover project performance when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project schedules covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and delivery activities.
• Prepare project execution plans, manpower forecasts, and resource-loading schedules.
• Monitor project progress and analyze schedule performance against established baselines.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and bottlenecks, and recommend corrective actions to management.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project teams to ensure alignment of project priorities and delivery commitments.
• Lead weekly and monthly project planning meetings and provide progress reports to stakeholders.
• Track project milestones, critical paths, and key deliverables using project management tools.
• Develop and maintain production and capacity planning models to support operational efficiency.
• Monitor procurement schedules and material availability to prevent disruptions to manufacturing activities.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and recovery plans for projects experiencing delays.
• Analyze productivity, earned value, and project performance metrics.
• Support tendering and project estimation activities by providing schedule and resource planning inputs.
• Ensure planning documentation is maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing project controls, planning processes, and operational performance.
• Promote compliance with company quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in project planning, production planning, project controls, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in heavy fabrication, mining equipment manufacturing, structural steel, or engineering projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling methodologies and project control principles.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent planning software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Resource & Capacity Planning
• Manufacturing Planning
• Production Scheduling
• Project Controls
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Cost & Schedule Performance Analysis
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Leadership & Team Coordination
  

Your future role

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will take ownership of project planning and control activities from the initial project kick-off through fabrication and completion. You will translate project requirements into practical execution plans, schedules, manpower requirements, material requirements, budgets, and measurable milestones. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing or heavy-industry environment, analysing project data, challenging delays, identifying bottlenecks, and working with different teams to recover project performance when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project schedules covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and delivery activities.

• Prepare project execution plans, manpower forecasts, and resource-loading schedules.

• Monitor project progress and analyze schedule performance against established baselines.

• Identify schedule risks, delays, and bottlenecks, and recommend corrective actions to management.

• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project teams to ensure alignment of project priorities and delivery commitments.

• Lead weekly and monthly project planning meetings and provide progress reports to stakeholders.

• Track project milestones, critical paths, and key deliverables using project management tools.

• Develop and maintain production and capacity planning models to support operational efficiency.

• Monitor procurement schedules and material availability to prevent disruptions to manufacturing activities.

• Prepare look-ahead schedules and recovery plans for projects experiencing delays.

• Analyze productivity, earned value, and project performance metrics.

• Support tendering and project estimation activities by providing schedule and resource planning inputs.

• Ensure planning documentation is maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing project controls, planning processes, and operational performance.

• Promote compliance with company quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in project planning, production planning, project controls, or manufacturing operations.

• Experience in heavy fabrication, mining equipment manufacturing, structural steel, or engineering projects is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of project scheduling methodologies and project control principles.

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent planning software.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Skills & Competencies

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Primavera P6 / MS Project
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Resource & Capacity Planning
• Manufacturing Planning
• Production Scheduling
• Risk Management
• Project Controls
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Cost & Schedule Performance Analysis
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Leadership & Team Coordination
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience in Mining equipment/plate fabrications (preferred involved in customized dump truck bodies, buckets and ancillary products used in the mining industries)