Planning Engineer

Khatib & Alami; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami is seeking a senior Planning Engineer to develop and maintain baseline schedules for large-scale Building and Infrastructure projects. You will manage schedule updates, analyze delays, and prepare recovery plans, EOTs and claims in close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires 12–15 years of planning experience, proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and strong communication and leadership skills. Based in Bangalore, India, with a client-facing focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
• 12–15 years planning experience in Building and Infrastructure projects.
• PMP certification is an added advantage.
• ME region/project familiarity is an added advantage.
• Strong skills in Primavera P6; MS Project knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Baseline Schedules (Contractual) in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Update project schedules and prepare recovery plans as needed.
• Review schedules and analyze baseline and updates; monitor delays.
• Prepare EOT and prolongation claims and support client submissions.
• Produce monthly schedule updates/reports and executive summaries.
• Support cost controls, scheduling, earned value management and design activities.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Civil/Electrical/Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Company Description

Khatib & Alami (K&A) is a multidisciplinary design consultancy operating in the Middle East & Africa, Levant, Central and South-East Asia, and Europe. With a history of more than five decades, K&A focuses on professional excellence, integrity, and social responsibility. The company delivers sustainable solutions using innovation and smart technologies, with a commitment to long-term value creation.

Responsibilities :

• To develop and maintain Baseline Schedules(Contractual) in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Responsible for updating Project Schedule and to prepare recovery plan when needed
• To review schedules, undertake analysis of baseline schedule and schedule updates, monitoring of schedule delays.
• To support in producing extension of time and prolongation claims to support our submissions to clients.
• Preparing Monthly Schedule updates/reports and contributing in preparation of monthly reports
• To prepare executive summary reports for higher management
• To provide support in the areas of Cost controls, scheduling, scheduling analysis, earned value management, claim analysis and design activities in support of the program
• Accountable for identifying the major milestones to be attained through the Program/Projects completion
• To deliver presentations on all the above to Clients and internal managers
• Allows us to communicate with and manage our Clients expectations
• Any planning related claims and disputes are being managed efficiently
• Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members.
• This will be a client facing role and the incumbent must be having strong experience in project management, planning, monitoring and reporting of large size utility projects.
• Contribute to the proposal and bidding work as and when required.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives.
• Ability to lead the projects and deal the client with hands on experience in project management processes/activities.

Qualifications

• Possess a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Have a minimum of twelve years and a maximum of fifteen years of planning experience in the field of Building and Infrastructure projects.
• PMP Certification will be an added advantage.
• Preferably familiar with ME projects would be an added advantage.
• Strong skill required on Primavera P6, MS Projects will be an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Work Location - Bangalore